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Medication to Lower Cholesterol May Double the Risk of Diabetes

Cholesterol-lowering statins are a class of drugs that can reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

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A new study has found that medication to lower cholesterol could increase a patient’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by almost double the amount than those who don’t take it.

Cholesterol-lowering statins are a class of drugs that can reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, helping to contain risk of cardiovascular problems like strokes or heart attacks.

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