Efficacy of low- and moderate-intensity statins for achieving low- density lipoprotein cholesterol targets in Thai type 2 diabetic patients.

Low- and moderate-intensity statins achieved plasma LDL-C goal of <100 mg/dl and <70 mg/dl in 84.3%, and 38.4% of the patients respectively. Due to the improved response to lower doses observed in Asians, a titration dosage strategy should be considered.