Statin Use and Risk of New-Onset Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Conclusions The present meta-analysis confirms and reinforces the evidence of a diabetogenic effect by statins utilization. These observations confirm the need of a rigorous monitoring of patients taking statins, in particular pre-diabetic patients or patients presenting with established risk factors for diabetes.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research