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Risk of diabetes when you take statins
Statins may slightly raise the risk of diabetes in some people.
The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.
Current as of: January 10, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Michael P. Pignone MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine & Caroline S. Rhoads MD - Internal Medicine
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