SLC5A2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Beyond the benefit of treating LDL-c, patients with T2D require a comprehensive approach for cardiovascular prevention aiming to adequate control other modifiable risk factors (e.g. glycemic and blood pressure levels, body weight and smoking habits), early identification of diabetic complications, and using cardio-protective glucose lowering medications such as sodium/glucose cotransporter 2-inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists [18, 24].