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Type 2 Diabetes in remission and statins
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Well of course the forum rules mean we can't tell you yes or no so......
But I would say that higher levels of cholesterol seem to be protective in older women so reducing them artificially may not be a great idea. And I'll link you to a thread I posted a while ago....
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cholesterol-and-statins.156985/
and let you make up your own mind.
But I know what I would be doing in your position....
But I would say that higher levels of cholesterol seem to be protective in older women so reducing them artificially may not be a great idea. And I'll link you to a thread I posted a while ago....
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cholesterol-and-statins.156985/
and let you make up your own mind.
But I know what I would be doing in your position....
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"Dr. Redberg and John Abramson, for the New York Times stated
"We believe that the new guidelines are not adequately supported by objective data, and that statins should not be recommended for this vastly expanded class of healthy Americans. Instead of converting millions of people into statin customers, we should be focusing on the real factors that undeniably reduce the risk of heart disease: healthy diets, exercise and avoiding smoking. Patients should be skeptical about the guidelines, and have a meaningful dialogue with their doctors about statins, including what the evidence does and does not show, before deciding what is best for them."
Abstract from article:
I'd like to talk about what this means, as a women's health psychiatrist, for my people -- women, in America, suffering from depression, anxiety, and symptoms of mental illness. Several times a week, I "discuss" (euphemism) with colleagues, including integrative doctors, the fact that I do not want a single one of my patients on statins, for any reason, ever."
Link to article https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-statins_b_4283650
As has been said you have to decide for yourself but make it an informed decision.
"We believe that the new guidelines are not adequately supported by objective data, and that statins should not be recommended for this vastly expanded class of healthy Americans. Instead of converting millions of people into statin customers, we should be focusing on the real factors that undeniably reduce the risk of heart disease: healthy diets, exercise and avoiding smoking. Patients should be skeptical about the guidelines, and have a meaningful dialogue with their doctors about statins, including what the evidence does and does not show, before deciding what is best for them."
Abstract from article:
I'd like to talk about what this means, as a women's health psychiatrist, for my people -- women, in America, suffering from depression, anxiety, and symptoms of mental illness. Several times a week, I "discuss" (euphemism) with colleagues, including integrative doctors, the fact that I do not want a single one of my patients on statins, for any reason, ever."
Link to article https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-statins_b_4283650
As has been said you have to decide for yourself but make it an informed decision.
