Risk of diabetes when you take statins

In a group of 100 people who don't take statins, about 4 to 5 will get diabetes in the next 4 years. In a group of 100 people who do take statins, about 5 will get diabetes in the next 4 years.

Statins may slightly raise the risk of diabetes in some people.

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Current as of: June 24, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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