Statins May Contribute to Diabetes Risk

Statins, drugs which are used to lower cholesterol, appear to contribute to diabetes risk, according to a review paper published in the European Journal of Pharmacology.¹ The authors analyzed 67 studies representing over 25,000 individuals and found that statins negatively impacted blood sugar control. This happened regardless of the dose and whether or not a person had normal or altered glycemic control. Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin had the worst effect. This is consistent with previous research that has shown that statin therapy worsens glycemic control² and increases the risk of developing diabetes.³ 

Both cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol levels are lifestyle-related diseases that can be prevented and even reversed by a whole food, plant-based diet.