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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 Han
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • glycemic control
  • low density lipoprotein
  • insulin resistance
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue