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Monday, October, 26, 2009

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Study: Diabetics' cholesterol troubles need combination of drugs

October 02, 2008
People with diabetes who also have high cholesterol may benefit from a combination of cholesterol drugs, a new study reports. Diabetes often causes a characteristic "diabetic lipid profile" of both high cholesterol and high triglycerides, a combination that often cannot be treated with just one drug. Researchers suggest that taking a statin with a fibrate (such as Tricor) may be a good combination for people with diabetes. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Welcome to My Blog
By Pat Shannon , Health Expert

I recently left my doctor's office. Not a good visit. All the way to my car I kept asking myself,... Read more »

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How do High Triglyceride Levels Affect Health?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...you are storing and using your "metabolic fuel". High triglycerides occur in metabolic states... Read more »

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Hypertriglyceridemia: Drug Treatment
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

As mentioned in my previous article, non pharmacological treatment for high triglyceride (TG)... Read more »

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The Pros and Cons of Accutane
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...developed high triglyceride levels, 31 percent developed high cholesterol and 11 percent... Read more »

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The Pros and Cons of Accutane
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...developed high triglyceride levels, 31 percent developed high cholesterol and 11 percent... Read more »

Health Guide

Triglyceride level
...associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. This is especially true because people with high triglycerides often have other conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, that increase... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
...called "good" cholesterol In general, you want your LDL to be LOW, and your HDL to be HIGH. High cholesterol and other lipid disorders can be inherited (genetic) or associated with: ... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides symptoms
...heart disease. However, LDL levels are a better predictor of heart disease, and they determine how your high cholesterol should be treated. How you are treated also depends on whether you have... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides treatments
...taking it without talking to your doctor. Expectations (prognosis) If you are diagnosed with high cholesterol, you will probably need to continue lifestyle changes and drug treatment... Read more »
Understanding Cholesterol Test Results
Total cholesterol; Lipid test; Lipoprotein test; Lipid profile Normal Values In 2001, guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Panel recommended that all... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

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