Hmmmm there are very negative comments on statins here and the media is promoting this adverse reaction currently.
The facts are that if you have at least one CVD risk factor and/or ongoing raised cholesterol levels then there is a Ton of robust long-term evidence supporting the use of statins (20+ yrs). They are then indicated to be used by the major diabetic associations globally in the above situations. Quite honestly, if like me you are diabetic you’re already at higher risk of CVD which is why BS control is so important. So is cholesterol control. Read the evidence-based literature:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/835238
Putting it simply they reduce CVD risk significantly. The evidence is overwhelming. If you’d rather take the risk and not use them that’s up to you. It’s your life. Me, I’ll go with the L-T well conducted evidence.
Like all drugs there are S/Es and those of statins are well known. If you can’t tolerate them that’s unfortunate. That’s doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to take them. Personally I’ve been on atorvastatin since being diagnosed Type II age 50 and tolerated it without any problems whatsoever.