Simvastatin Use in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Effects on Oxidative Stress.

Objectives: Studies have shown that people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may develop atherosclerosis due to the disturbance in oxidative control and progressive dyslipidemia. Our study aimed to highlight the benefits of simvastatin treatment in improving serum lipids and reducing oxidative damage in patients with T2DM.

Methods: Our randomized control trial included 56 patients with T2DM and dyslipidemia.