Thursday, September 9, 2010

Statins Slightly Boost Diabetes Risk: Study

(Reuters Health) UPDATED 2010-02-17
A new study published in the Lancet medical journal has found that people who take statins to lower their cholesterol have a nine percent greater risk of developing diabetes than those who don't take the meds. Researchers say this finding may cause doctors and patients to rethink the medications for people who have low cardiovascular risk factors but want to reduce the chances of later developing heart disease.  Read full story >
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