Why ZYPITAMAG^® is a good statin choice for diabetics

ZYPITAMAG^® (pitavastatin) for Diabetic Patients

Statins are recommended for diabetic patients aged 40 to 75. Why?

If you have diabetes, especially if you're between 40 and 75, your doctor likely emphasizes the importance of managing cholesterol to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Statins are a key part of this strategy.

What are Statins?

Statins are medications that lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL-C) in your blood. By reducing LDL-C, statins help prevent the buildup of plaque in your arteries, significantly lowering your risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Why Statins are Important for People with Diabetes

• Diabetes significantly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Statins help achieve and maintain healthy LDL-C levels.
• For people with diabetes aged 40-75, statins are often recommended as a preventative measure, even if their LDL-C is not extremely high.
• Statins are also prescribed if your LDL-C is 190 mg/dL or higher, or if you have existing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

Why ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin) May Be a Good Choice for Diabetes

1. Minimal Impact on Blood Sugar

• While all statins can potentially raise blood sugar, ZYPITAMAG has demonstrated a lower impact compared to some other statins.
• A study compared pitavastatin (ZYPITAMAG) to atorvastatin (LIPITOR) in people with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. It showed that pitavastatin raised blood sugar levels by only 2%, compared to 7% with atorvastatin, while both lowered LDL cholesterol effectively. This is significant for those already managing blood sugar levels.

2. Lower Risk of Drug Interactions

• Many medications are processed by the same liver enzyme system (CYP450), which can lead to drug interactions when multiple medications are taken.
• ZYPITAMAG is metabolized by a different enzyme pathway, reducing the risk of interactions with other drugs you may be taking.
• It is also compatible with grapefruit juice, unlike many other statins.

3. Effective Cholesterol Lowering

• Zypitamag can lower LDL-C by up to 45%.
• It has a relatively low incidence of muscle-related side effects, with only about 3.1%.

4. Affordable and Accessible

• Marley Drug accepts both insurance and cash payments, and we will help you determine the most cost-effective option.
• Whether it's insurance or cash, the maximum cost is $34.50 per month.

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