Statin Therapy in Diabetes Care

Statin therapy reduces the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

• Association of Statin Therapy With Prevention of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy

2020 ADA Guideline Therapy

Statin Therapy Recommended for:
ALL Diabetics OVER AGE 40

• Use High-Intensity Statin in HIGH RISK Diabetics with Multiple ASCVD Risk Factors or AGED 50–70 YEARS
• Moderate-Intensity Statin Recommended for Diabetics OVER AGE 75

Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020

High-intensity and moderate-intensity statin therapy for once-daily dosing

• High-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by ≥ 50%)

  • Atorvastatin 40–80 mg

  • Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg

• Moderate-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by 30–49%)

  • Atorvastatin 10–20 mg

  • Rosuvastatin 5–10 mg

  • Simvastatin 20–40 mg

  • Pravastatin 40–80 mg

  • Lovastatin 40 mg

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