Cholesterol-lowering Statins Could Increase Diabetes Risk

A recent study suggests that the long-term use of statins, the most popular drugs used to lower blood cholesterol levels, could increase the risk of diabetes in certain susceptible individuals by around 30%. The study was published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

Statins appear to increase the risk of diabetes in susceptible individuals
- The increase in risk is not associated with the potency of the statin
- Regular monitoring to detect the development of diabetes is advised in individuals taking statins

Cholesterol-lowering Statins Could Possibly Increase Diabetes Risk in Susceptible Individuals

Statins taken to avert cardiovascular disease appear to increase the risk of diabetes in susceptible individuals suggests a large study. Read More

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