New-Onset Diabetes After Statin Exposure in Elderly Women: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.
Mark A JonesSusan TettGeeske M E E PeetersGita D MishraAnnette DobsonPublished in: Drugs & aging (2017)
The dose-response for statins on new onset of diabetes suggests elderly women should not be exposed to higher doses of statins. Elderly women currently taking statins should be carefully and regularly monitored for increased blood glucose to ensure early detection and appropriate management of this potential adverse effect, including consideration of de-prescribing.
Keyphrases
- cardiovascular disease
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- blood glucose
- pregnancy outcomes
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- middle aged
- cervical cancer screening
- healthcare
- public health
- breast cancer risk
- primary care
- blood pressure
- mental health
- emergency department
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- health information
- climate change
- risk assessment
- pregnant women