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Is Crestor The Magic Treatment For Diabetes?
By Ng Peng Hock
Previous studies conducted in United States have shown that patients with Type-2 diabetes and high bad level are 3 or 4 times more likely to die from heart attack or stroke. Watching what to eat and having plenty of exercise are keys to help people reduce their bad level. If one does all these but still fails to reduce the bad level, he or she is advised to seek help from doctors for prescribed medication.
In 2004, the results of a 26-week study released at an international meeting of cardiovascular specialists in Spain showed that Crestor (rosuvastatin) is more effective than any other in reducing the bad
level in patients with Type-2 diabetes. The study compared rosuvastatin with another statin, atorvastatin (available under the brand Lipitor). Earlier studies had also shown that 10 mg of rosuvastatin is more potent than 10 mg of atorvastatin.
Many diabetic patients were aware of their conditions but still had high levels of bad cholesterol. Despite they were treated and monitored for diabetes and glucose control, the
remained outside the desirable range. Perhaps doctors have to be more aggressive in getting all diabetic patients at the desirable
target with the help of appropriate medication
like Crestor.
Crestor is usually prescribed along with diet to lower cholesterol. It is known that taking 10 mg of Crestor along with diet can actually lower bad by up to 52 percent. Meanwhile, it can also raise the good level by up to 14 percent. Nevertheless, results may vary among patients.
There is no doubt that lowering of bad level and well-controlled diabetic conditions may help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, Crestor has not been determined to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.
Not everyone is suitable to take Crestor. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant or anyone with liver problems should not use Crestor. In fact, before and during treatment with Crestor, you should ask your doctor to do blood tests to monitor your liver condition. Patients should inform their doctor if they are taking any medication.
Patients may encounter side effects. Unexplained muscle pain and weakness are considered as a rare but serious side effect. If patients do experience this, they should report to their doctors immediately. Other infrequent side effects such as muscle aches, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation and weakness are usually mild and tend to go away after a short period of time. Article Source: http://www.articlemap.com Feel free to use this article on your website or ezine as long as the following information about author/website is included. Heart Disease Prevention - 8 Simple Ways You Can Do Immediately, Go to: www.howtopreventheartdisease.com
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