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I've recently developed painful lumpy growths on the knuckle of my middle finger and thumb of my right hand and my thumb locks and is painful when I try to straighten it. I struggle to make a fist and am finding my grip is poor and am constantly dropping things. I've been a T1 diabetic for 43...

No....no history of heart disease. I am only 52 and appreciate I have been diabetic for a long time.....but I'm confused !! lol

I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 42 years. My condition is very well controlled but following a recent cholesterol screening with a result of 4.8 by GP has suggested I begin taking Simvastatin as a preventative measure. I am reluctant to take any unneccessary medication.......Any thoughts or...