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• Younger onset of T2DM is associated with more
atherogenic lipid profile characterized by lower
levels of HDL cholesterol and high triglyceride
levels.
• Compared to WHO and UKPDS risk assessment
tools , Framingham risk score has a stronger
association with a surrogate marker of athero-
sclerosis
• Suboptimal HDL level is present in nearly one
in six patients with type 2 diabetes treated with
statins.
• Suboptimal HDL is more likely to be prevalent
among patients with diabetic dyslipidemia under
statins with younger age, higher BMI and LDL
levels and female gender.
These observations may enrich our understanding
of higher CVD risk among people with diabetes and
would be helpful in optimizing clinical care and re-
ducing their cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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