Recommendations: Dyslipidemia/Lipid Management (2)

This set of six slides summarize recommendations for screening, treatment, and goals for dyslipidemia/lipid management in patients with diabetes Slide 2 of 6 – Treatment Recommendations and Goals (Slide 1 of 5) Lifestyle modification focusing on the reduction of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol intake; increase of n-3 fatty acids, viscous fiber, and plant stanols/sterols; weight loss (if indicated) and increased physical activity should be recommended to improve the lipid profile in patients with diabetes (A)74Reference American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2013. Diabetes Care 2013;36(suppl 1):S31.