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2. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Type 2 diabetes is observed in a small number of people, and is an uncommon class effect of all statins. [55] [56] [57] It appears it may be more likely in people who were already at a higher risk of developing diabetes before starting a statin due to multiple risk factors, for example raised fasting glucose levels. [58]

3. Dyslipidemia: What Happens When Your Blood Fat Levels Are Off?

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   Type 2 diabetes. If your dyslipidemia is caused by a medical condition, your healthcare provider will look to treat the underlying condition. ... You may be prescribed a statin for a short period ...

4. Statin - Wikipedia

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   The exact mechanism responsible for the possible increased risk of diabetes mellitus associated with statin use is unclear. [105] However, recent findings have indicated the inhibition of HMGCoAR as a key mechanism. [109] Statins are thought to decrease cells' uptake of glucose from the bloodstream in response to the hormone insulin. [105]

5. Cardiovascular agents - Wikipedia

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   [22] [23] Another consequence of taking statins is the risk of developing new-onset diabetes, which is more prominent in individuals with high TG levels and body mass index (BMI). [19] However, the risk is far outweighed by the benefits from statin therapy for the reduction in cardiovascular outcomes. [20]

6. 'I'm a doctor — here's the wellness routine I follow for a ...

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   2. Telomere attrition: ... One medication he regularly takes is metformin, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. ... (Lipitor) to help keep his ...

7. Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins ...

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   When examining the cost-effectiveness of statin use in older adults, the researchers report that statins were cost-effective, with the cost per quality-adjusted life years gained below £3,502 ...