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<blockquote data-quote="Sapien" data-source="post: 2076351" data-attributes="member: 507939"><p>Statin use, especially at high dose, can increase the risk of developing diabetes (or worsen existing diabetes). </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29139315/" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29139315/</a></p><p></p><p>Statins are most appropriately used to reduce arterial inflammation which is driven by chronically high insulin levels and high blood glucose levels, as well as for excessively high cholesterol. (Kind of a catch-22 - the effect they have on the liver can increase blood sugar, but they can help some with the inflammation caused by the high blood sugar). Statins also seem to stabilize existing arterial plaque. </p><p></p><p>I have read of one study that shows that statins can protect against worsening of diabetic retinopathy. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.endocrineweb.com/amp/61438" target="_blank">https://www.endocrineweb.com/amp/61438</a></p><p></p><p>I would suggest asking why the statin was prescribed. Diabetes by itself doesn’t make sense as the only reason. In my opinion, statins are far overprescribed but still can have net benefits if used for the right reason. </p><p></p><p>It is best to get blood sugar back to normal with diet and exercise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sapien, post: 2076351, member: 507939"] Statin use, especially at high dose, can increase the risk of developing diabetes (or worsen existing diabetes). [URL]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29139315/[/URL] Statins are most appropriately used to reduce arterial inflammation which is driven by chronically high insulin levels and high blood glucose levels, as well as for excessively high cholesterol. (Kind of a catch-22 - the effect they have on the liver can increase blood sugar, but they can help some with the inflammation caused by the high blood sugar). Statins also seem to stabilize existing arterial plaque. I have read of one study that shows that statins can protect against worsening of diabetic retinopathy. [URL]https://www.endocrineweb.com/amp/61438[/URL] I would suggest asking why the statin was prescribed. Diabetes by itself doesn’t make sense as the only reason. In my opinion, statins are far overprescribed but still can have net benefits if used for the right reason. It is best to get blood sugar back to normal with diet and exercise. [/QUOTE]
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