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 in | Nature reviews. Endocrinology Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 133 - 134 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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London
Nature Publishing Group UK
01.03.2012
Nature Publishing Group |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1759-5029 1759-5037 |
DOI: | 10.1038/nrendo.2012.16 |