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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

Episode 13: Diabetes and Statins with Stephan Babirak, MD

from Curbside Consult from the MaineHealth ACO · host Curbside Consult by the MaineHealth ACO

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes. Statins can go a long way to improving outcomes and reducing mortality in this population, says our guest Dr. Stephan Babirak.   Curbside Consult is a podcast from the MaineHealth ACO that brings together specialists and primary care physicians to discuss clinical topics, referral management and coordination of care. Each month, family physician hosts Dr. Mike Clark and Dr. Heather Ward welcome a new specialist to share their unique insights.   Listen to Curbside Consult here or on your favorite podcast app, or on the MaineHealth intranet home page. To stay in touch with the show, follow the MaineHealth ACO on LinkedIn. 

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes. Statins can go a long way to improving outcomes and reducing mortality in this population, says our guest Dr. Stephan Babirak.   Curbside Consult is a podcast from the MaineHealth ACO that brings together specialists and primary care physicians to discuss clinical topics, referral management and coordination of care. Each month, family physician hosts Dr. Mike Clark and Dr. Heather Ward welcome a new specialist to share their unique insights.   Listen to Curbside Consult here or on your favorite podcast app, or on the MaineHealth intranet home page. To stay in touch with the show, follow the MaineHealth ACO on LinkedIn.

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