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There is a slight increase in incident diabetes risk with the use of statins, but benefits likely outweigh any adverse effects in those with moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk
- Correspondence to Christopher D Byrne
The Institute of Developmental Sciences (IDS Building), University of Southampton, MP 887, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; cdtb{at}soton.ac.uk
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There is a slight increase in incident diabetes risk with the use of statins, but benefits likely outweigh any adverse effects in those with moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk
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- First published June 3, 2010.
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October 25, 2017
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