Using Statins to Prevent Complications of Diabetes

Did you know: 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every single year? Diabetes affects approximately 530 million adults worldwide. Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of heart attacks. If you have diabetes, your risk of having blockages in your arteries increases even with normal levels of cholesterol. If you are someone with diabetes, starting a statin may help prevent heart attacks and strokes with little to no side effects.