مريض سكري يسأل لماذا يأخذ ستاتين مع أن الكوليسترول عنده مقبول. ما الإجابة؟

A diabetic client asks why he takes a statin when his cholesterol is acceptable. What is the answer?

1. Statins treat neuropathy in the feet
2. Statins prevent diabetic gastroparesis
3. Diabetes raises heart risk and statins cut heart attacks
4. Statins lower blood glucose substantially in most people

Answer: C) Diabetes raises heart risk and statins cut heart attacks. Most adults with diabetes benefit from statins to reduce MI and stroke even without markedly high cholesterol.