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| Category | Leki | Leki |
| Evidence strength | Strong evidence | Strong evidence |
| Evidence Score | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| User rating | 4.5 (76) | 4.4 (97) |
| Typical dose | Determined individually by a doctor, usually 500–2000 mg daily in divided doses, with meals | — |
| Form | Oral tablets, including extended-release (XR) forms that reduce gastrointestinal discomfort | — |
| Average price | — | — |
| Monthly cost | — | — |
| Time to effects | Lowering of glycemia is usually visible within days to weeks of starting therapy and reaching the target dose. | LDL reduction is visible on blood tests after 4–6 weeks of use; the reduction in clinical risk builds up with long-term use. |
| Who it's for | People with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, qualified by a doctor | People with elevated cardiovascular risk despite lifestyle changes |