Time-varying and dose-dependent effect of long-term statin use on risk of type 2 diabetes: a retrospective cohort study.
Eonji NaSunyoung ChoDae Jung KimJunjeong ChoiEuna HanPublished in: Cardiovascular diabetology (2020)
Statin use was significantly associated with an increased risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes. We also found a dose-response relationship in terms of statin use duration and dose maintenance. Periodic screening and monitoring for incident type 2 diabetes may be warranted in long-term statin users.