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Question of the Week | LDL Target for 2026?

Question of the Week:

RZ is 47 years old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. RZ takes metformin 1000 mg BID, plus lisinopril 20mg daily.  RZs LDL is 140 mg/dL. Based on the most recent ADA Standards, what is the LDL Cholesterol target for RZ?

 What is the BEST response?

A. LDL less than 100 mg/dL.
B. LDL less than 55 mg/dL
C. Determine LDL target based on ASCVD risk
D. LDL less than 70 mg/dL

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