Cholesterol Lowering Drugs May Effect Women of getting Diabetes
Use of cholesterol-lowering statins drugs may be
associated with an increased risk of diabetes in middle-aged and older women, a
new study suggests.
Previous studies have suggested that statins can
raise blood sugar levels, and increase the risk of diabetes by anywhere from
10% to 20%, but none have documented an effect this large. Doctors often
consider statins for patients who are at higher risk of heart disease, and one
of the risk factors for future heart trouble is diabetes. So how do these
results affect that decision.
Older women, over 75, taking statins, which are
cholesterol-lowering drugs, may be at 33 per cent increased risk of developing
diabetes, according to a new study. The risk increased to over 50 per cent for
women taking higher doses of statins. Statins are prescribed to reduce the
incidence of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes as well as
reduce mortality. This study links its usage to the risk of diabetes, one of
the most dangerous kinds of lifestyle diseases affecting millions across the
globe.
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