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Decreased levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the use of low and moderate-intensity statin in type2 diabetic patients treated in community hospital.

Completed
Conditions
The reduction of LDL-C levels of low and moderate intensity statin drugs in type 2 diabetic patients in community hospital
statins, intensity, LDL, diabetes mellitus
Registration Number
TCTR20230101001
Lead Sponsor
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Brief Summary

ow intensity statin can reduce LDL-C in type2 diabetic patients more than 30%, which is greater than the average percentage of LDL-C reductions according to the statin intensity according to 2013 ACC/AHA guideline. Moderately intensity statin was not different (30-50%).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
71
Inclusion Criteria

1.Type 2 diabetic patient in Bangbo hospital
2. Age > 15 year olds
3.LDL-C before treatment > 100 mg/dl
4. Treatment of hyperlipidemia with simvastatin (10, 20, 40 mg ) or atorvastatin 20 mg
5. Received at least 3 months of treatment, and LDL-C levels were monitored before and at least 3 months after dosing

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients without LDL-C testing before and after drug administration
2. Patients were previously treated with statins elsewhere.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
reduction of LDL-C levels 3 months LDL-C levels
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
n/a n/a n/a
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