Fluvastatin Improves Insulin Resistance in Nondiabetic Dyslpidemic Patients

Statins have multiple actions, independent of their classical effects on lipoproteins. The data about the effects of statins on insulin resistance is controversial. This study was designed to search the statin effects on nondiabetic dyslipidemic patients. Thirty-five (17 male, 18 female) consecutive dyslipidemic patients 54.25±8.81 yr were enrolled in the study. After a standard follow-up period of lifestyle modification, the patients were given...