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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Main Authors: Mingyang Sun, Yuan Tao, Wan-Ming Chen, Szu-Yuan Wu, Jiaqiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-023-01041-w