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Dear < First Name> <Last Name>,

I recently reviewed your chart, and it appears that you are not currently on a type of medication called a Statin.

Statins are used to treat cholesterol, but also play an important role in preventing Heart Disease and serious conditions like heart attacks and strokes. It is especially important for Diabetic patients to take a Statin because people with Diabetes are already at a higher risk of developing Heart Disease.

As seen in the graphic below, from a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic1, taking a Statin helped 12 out of 50 Diabetics avoid a heart attack!

I want you to be one of those people that avoid a heart attack. I feel it is in your best interest to begin this medication and I have enclosed a prescription for a Statin. Please fill this at your earliest convenience and be sure to present your insurance card at the pharmacy so you can receive the best price. Many generics have a very low copay when filled with insurance.

If you have any questions on this course of treatment or how to take this medication, please contact our office.

Sincerely,

<Physician Name, Title>

Statin Use In Persons with Diabetes Template - Providers can mail to patients

1Statin Choice for Patients with Diabetes. Mayo Clinic. https://statindecisionaid.mayoclinic.org/. Accessed 3/1/18.

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Kem Snavely

2020-04-21

Butler, Sandy (Highmark Inc)

Quest Diagnostics