Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular diseases’

Study Suggests Statin Use May Increase Diabetes Risk

Study Suggests Statin Use May Increase Diabetes Risk

Recent research shows that using statins for treating and prevention of cardiovascular diseases may have a drawback. It can increase the risk of developing diabetes. This finding was the result of a population-based study conducted by researchers from Canada. Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are widely prescribed to help prevent certain cardiovascular conditions. These medications are popular and a