What are the risks of statins and will it affect my overall health?
Are statins safe long term? Dr Ravi Assomull explains the real risks and benefits of statins, including concerns about diabetes and why they don’t increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Transcript
In long-term studies, there are no risks, as such, associated with statins. There are small concerns about increased risk of diabetes, but we do know that, even if that was the case, it doesn't increase your risk of heart attacks or strokes, which is the key concern when you develop diabetes.
