Effect of atorvastatin on non-cholesterol sterols in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease

We conclude that in spite the total cholesterol level in diabetics type 2 is not increased, its endogenous synthesis is enhanced. Our results show that the diabetics type 2 with increased serum lathosterol and expressed metabolic syndrome (mild increase of triglycerides) might represent a suitable group for intensive treatment with statins.