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Do statins increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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A few studies have found that using statins increases blood sugar because statin use can stop your body's insulin from doing its job properly. This can put people who use statins at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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