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Unexplained reciprocal regulation of diabetes and lipoproteins.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Jun 2018
Higuchi Sei, Izquierdo M Concepción, Haeusler Rebecca A
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Type 2 diabetes is associated with a characteristic dyslipidemia that may exacerbate cardiovascular risk. The causes of, and the effects of new antihyperglycemia medications on, this dyslipidemia, are under investigation. In an unexpected reciprocal manner, lowering LDL-cholesterol with statins slightly increases the risk of diabetes. Here we review the latest findings. RECENT FINDINGS: The...
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