The Claim
In asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes who have well-controlled LDL cholesterol, higher triglyceride levels are associated with increased progression of total coronary atheroma volume, especially in fibrous-fatty and necrotic core plaque components, indicating that triglycerides may act as a marker for high-risk plaque development despite achievement of traditional lipid targets.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Even if someone with type 2 diabetes has good cholesterol levels, high triglycerides might still mean their heart plaque is getting worse in dangerous ways.
See the scientific wording
In asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes and well-controlled LDL cholesterol, increasing triglyceride levels are associated with greater progression of total coronary atheroma volume, particularly in fibrous-fatty and necrotic core plaque components, suggesting that triglycerides may serve as a marker for high-risk plaque development even when traditional lipid targets are met.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that in people with type 2 diabetes who feel fine and have good LDL cholesterol, rising triglyceride levels are linked to worsening heart artery plaque, especially the dangerous kinds.
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