Type 2 Statin

[Darren692]

I been taking Simvastatin for around 6 years about 5 years before I was told I'm diabetic but been reading a lot of forums about Statin & worried because I been on then a long time & taking Sukkarto SR metformin am I doing more harm then good to my blood sugar levels and my health Thank you for your time

 

[Alison Campbell]

Hi Darren, sorry to hear you have concerns about your medication, why do you think it is causing you problems?

The best thing to do is have a talk with your doctor about your concerns and what you want to do

 

[Daibell]

Hi. Metformin is a good safe drug so don't worry about taking it. It reduces blood sugar by a small amount. The decision to take statins should be based on your cholesterol (lipids) results and their ratios. Don't just take them because you have diabetes or your cholesterol total is above 4. Look at your blood test results and possibly stop the statins for a very short while before the next review to check your natural lipids levels; a fasting test gives the most reliable results. Discuss the results with the GP.