Impact of lipid-lowering therapy on glycemic control and the risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus

Constantine E. Kosmas, Delia Silverio, Andreas Sourlas, Frank Garcia, Peter D. Montan, Eliscer Guzman

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Abstract

Lipid-lowering therapy is used very commonly nowadays not only for the optimization of the lipid profile but also to reduce cardiovascular risk. However, some studies have linked the use of certain lipid-lowering agents with an increased risk for impaired glycemic control and new-onset diabetes mellitus, a condition well established as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, some other lipid-lowering agents have been shown to have a beneficial effect on glucose metabolism. Profound knowledge of these differences would enable the clinician to choose the right lipid-lowering medication for each individual patient, so that the benefits would outweigh the risk of side effects. This review aims to present and discuss the clinical and scientific data pertaining to the impact of lipid-lowering therapy on glycemic control and the risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus.

Original languageEnglish
Article number212562
JournalDrugs in Context
Volume7
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular risk
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Glycemic control
  • Lipid-lowering

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