Statins and risk of type 2 diabetes: mechanism and clinical implications
Peer-ReviewedJournal
2023-09-19
Statin Research
This review examines the relationship between statin use and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting the mechanisms involved and clinical implications. It discusses findings from various studies that link statin therapy to increased glucose levels and insulin resistance.
Why this matters
Examines evidence connecting statin therapy with insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Attribution & License
Laakso M, Fernandes Silva L. “Statins and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Mechanism and Clinical Implications.” Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2023;14:1239335. doi:10.3389/fendo.2023.1239335.
Copyright: Markku Laakso and Lilian Fernandes Silva
License: CC BY 4.0