All diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia should be treated with:

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (also known as statins) are the first-line treatment for hyperlipidemia in diabetic patients. They have been shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in this patient population. Fibric acid derivatives (choice B) and nicotinic acid (choice C) can also be used in combination with statins for further lipid lowering, but they carry a higher risk of adverse effects. Colestipol (choice D) is a bile acid sequestrant that can lower LDL cholesterol but is not typically used alone in diabetic patients.

All Diabetic Patients with Hyperlipidemia Should Be Treated With