#$%^&*AU2007200908B220120816.pdf#####P:\OPERjms\Specificatins\305285 pr do-20/02/2007 -25 ABSTRACT A method for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction in a diabetic patient, including both diabetes induced macrovascular disorders and diabetes induced 5 microvascular disorders, comprises administration, preferably parenteral administration, to the patient of an effective amount of high density lipoprotein (HDL).