Are statins really bad for diabetics?

[Administrator]

I am type 2 diabetic and want to know is: are statins really bad for diabetics?

Asked by Elaine on Facebook during the 7pm-8pm live chat with Dr Hilary Jones.

 

[Dr. Hilary Jones]

If you like grapefruit, you should speak to your doctor as people taking certain statins should not consume grapefruit. The interaction between statins and grapefruit could also increase the effect of statins leading to a greater likelihood of experiencing side effects.

 

[dannyw]

Well, thanks for not answering that one.

 

[Bluetit1802]

LOL. Not a lot of help with that one! Lets hope he gets better.

 

[Brunneria]

Sounds like a robot.
One with comprehension difficulties.

 

[satindoll]

Reads like the small print you get on a home or car insurance form, gobbledegook,

 

[emptyplate]

Glad I didn't bother with the facebook event now - Phew! Close one Bro!

 

[catherinecherub]

This is what he actually said on FB.

Hilary Jones
Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that are frequently used as part of diabetes care due to the knowledge that people with diabetes face a greater likelihood of heart attack and stroke. If you like grapefruit, you should speak to your doctor as people taking certain statins should not consume grapefruit. The interaction between statins and grapefruit could also increase the effect of
statins leading to a greater likelihood of experiencing side effects. A statin is one part of diabetes care and shouldn’t be used in place of maintaining a good diet, taking regular exercise, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol.
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[zand]

Well that is a much better answer, why on earth weren't we told the full reply here in the first place?

 

[emptyplate]

Well that is a much better answer, why on earth weren't we told the full reply here in the first place?

I don't understand that either - isn't it libel / slander or something? At best it's misleading.

Perhaps a mistake in the "cut & paste" of the post creation?

Feels a bit like I would imagine it feels to read a 'daily rag' with there sensationalist headlines.

 

[noblehead]

This is what he actually said on FB.

Hilary Jones
Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that are frequently used as part of diabetes care due to the knowledge that people with diabetes face a greater likelihood of heart attack and stroke. If you like grapefruit, you should speak to your doctor as people taking certain statins should not consume grapefruit. The interaction between statins and grapefruit could also increase the effect of
statins leading to a greater likelihood of experiencing side effects. A statin is one part of diabetes care and shouldn’t be used in place of maintaining a good diet, taking regular exercise, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol.
p��S�,

A more comprehensive answer, perhaps the full text should have been given in Dr H's reply on the forum.