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Statin pills for cholesterol may raise diabetes risk

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“Statins raise your chance of diabetes,” said the Daily Mail, but apparently the benefits in terms of heart disease protection still outweigh risks. Reportedly, the chance of developing type 2 diabetes increases by...

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Disease and Condition, Drug

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jonnybowdenblog.com — “high dose statins may increase the risk of diabetes. there are better alternatives for heart healthView full resource at jonnybowdenblog.com

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Medical News: High-Dose Statins May Cause Diabetes - in Cardiovascular, Atherosclerosis from MedPage Today

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npr.org — “People taking high doses of statins were more likely to develop diabetes than those taking moderate doses of the drugs. The increase amounted to 2 additional cases of diabetes per 1,000 patients taking high doses of the medicines compared with those getting lower doses.View full resource at npr.org

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