Taking statins might slightly raise your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, but they do a much better job of preventing heart attacks and strokes — especially if you're already at high risk.
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The study shows statins slightly increase diabetes risk, but this is small compared to how well they prevent heart attacks and strokes, especially in people at high risk.
This study shows that taking statins longer helps prevent heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes, which supports the idea that their heart benefits are more important than any small diabetes risk.
The study shows that statins greatly reduce heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes, which supports the idea that their benefits are stronger than their risks.
Statin-Associated Side Effects.
The study says statins can slightly increase the chance of diabetes, but they’re still life-saving medicines, so the benefits usually outweigh the risks.
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The study shows statins may make blood sugar harder to control in people who already have diabetes, but it doesn’t look at whether statins still help protect their hearts overall.
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