Older women taking statins face higher risk of diabetes

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 10:01 in Health & Medicine

Women over 75 faced a 33 percent higher chance of developing diabetes if they were taking statins, new Australian research shows. The risk increased to 51 percent for those on high doses. Clinicians are urged to be aware of the risks when prescribing and carefully monitor elderly female patients.

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