Can anyone confirm whether their bg readings have increased while taking simvastin or similar? There is plenty of discussion regarding the use of statins pre diabetes and possible adverse effects. Even the NHS advises in side effects that statins can interfere, yet the GP prescribes. Personally with no history of cardio events in the family or personally and with normal cholesterol I am at a loss as to why I need to take them? They appear to make me feel tired and possibly exacerbate a chronic back condition and I have just stopped them 24 hours ago. Difference is notable, do not feel exhausted for a start.coincidence? Placebo? or reality? Before visiting GP for "discussion" I would like as much info as possible. The large Finnish study is fairly conclusive in throwing serious doubt on the efficacy of statins for non cardio threatened patients. My own diagnosis was just over the threshold (hbA1c) was over 2 years ago after and during a highly stressful period and since then lived with periods of high stress running a business. Not paid a great deal of attention to it until now as very busy. No obvious side effects of diabetes apart from frequent early night urination. Currently on low carb diet helping wife lose weight with fairly low fat too. Both losing weight although BMI around 25 is ok. Thoughts please