Can the atherosclerosis prevention targets be achieved in type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is beside hyperglycemia frequently accompanied by dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, obesity and other atherosclerosis risks. The article summarizes current status demonstrating that we are far from recommended targets, especially with diabetes, blood pressure and lipid controls. More aggressive drug treatment together with life style changes will be necessary to reach our goals in Type 2 diabetic patients.