Statins Induced Myopathy Among Diabetes with Peripheral Neuropathy: Incidence, Etiology and Management | ||
Egyptian Society of Diabetes and Lipidology Journal | ||
Volume 1, Issue 1, October 2021 PDF (76.32 K) | ||
Document Type: Abstracts | ||
DOI: 10.21608/esdlj.2021.455584 | ||
Abstract | ||
Statins-induced myopathy and neuropathy are more pronounced in diabetes who suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Lipid-lowering drugs are indispensable for cardiovascular protection in diabetes. Myopathy is the principal reason for statins non non-adherence and /or discontinuation. This study aims to answer what is the rate of incidence does statin-induced undesirable effects myopathy affecting diabetes, especially those with complications such as neuropathy which aggravates it, etiology and best management (and alternatives ) to profit statins' benefits, overcoming their risks. | ||
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