Statins and new-onset diabetes mellitus—a matter for debate

Statins are effective for cardiovascular disease prevention but have recently been associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus. However, until this association is confirmed, treatment discontinuation is not advisable. Lifestyle measures and treatment of risk factors that often c...

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Published inNature reviews. Endocrinology Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 133 - 134
Main Authors Athyros, Vassilios G., Mikhailidis, Dimitri P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.03.2012
Nature Publishing Group
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Cardiovascular diseases
Care and treatment
Diabetes
Drug therapy
Endocrinology
Health aspects
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
news-and-views
Prevention
Risk factors
Statins
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United Kingdom
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Summary:Statins are effective for cardiovascular disease prevention but have recently been associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus. However, until this association is confirmed, treatment discontinuation is not advisable. Lifestyle measures and treatment of risk factors that often cluster with dyslipidemia could ameliorate this potential adverse effect of statins.
ISSN:1759-5029
1759-5037
DOI:10.1038/nrendo.2012.16