Case StudiesCase Study – December 2022
Our patient case study specially curated for you by our Faculty Member, Prof. Samer Ellahham on concerns about statin associated Diabetes Mellitus.
Nguyen-Huynh MN, Young JD, Ovbiagele B, et al.
Journal: JAMA Netw Open
First published: May 18, 2022 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.12397
Case Study: RS is a 64-year-old Male having dyslipidemia.
Vital parameters: | BP 144/87 mm Hg Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) 112 mg/dL High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) of 47 mg/dL Triglycerides 190 mg/dL (-) tobacco, (-) alcohol Body mass index (BMI) 33 kg/m2 |
Medication: | Valsartan 80 mg/d |
Family history: | Father developed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and ASCVD at age 58 |
Labs: | Fasting blood glucose 103 mg/dL HbA1C 5.8% Serum Creatinine 1.1 mg/dL Urinary analysis within normal limits |
RS reports that he is reluctant to take statins as they cause diabetes especially with his family history.