Optimal statin use for prevention of sepsis in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abstract Purpose To investigate the dose-dependent protective effects of statins, specific classes of statins, and different intensities of statin use on sepsis risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods We included patients with T2DM aged ≥ 40 years. Statin use was defined as t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-023-01041-w |