Abstract
One reason for premature atherosclerosis in patients with diabetes mellitus is abnormal lipid metabolism. This article discusses the plasma lipid disorders associated with diabetes mellitus, and how to apply the new guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program for treatment of hypercholesterolemia in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1379-1398 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | The Medical clinics of North America |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)