Should every patient with diabetes be put on statin therapy?
These data would support statin therapy for all patients with diabetes, regardless of their current LDL levels. Unless a patient is pregnant, has liver disease, abnormal liver function or an inflammatory muscle disease or muscle problems, I would prescribe statin therapy. Patients who are on medications such as niacin or fibrates need to be followed closely since these drugs tend to amplify the side effects of statin drugs.
