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Statins Part I
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
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Statins Part I
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
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Michael Greger, M.D.
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Nov 11, 2021
Statins Part I
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
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Nov 11, 2021
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Researchers found that those taking statins were significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those randomized to placebo sugar
pills.
By Impairing Insulin Secretion, Statins Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Even short-term statin use may approximately double the odds of developing diabetes and diabetic
complications.
By Impairing Insulin Secretion, Statins Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
If your 10-year risk of having a heart attack is 7.5% or more and gonna stay that way, then the benefits of taking a statin drug likely outweigh the risk, but that's really for you to decide. It's your body, your
choice.
TV Ads Present Statins as the Preferred Cholesterol Management Solution
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Dr. Michael Greger Intro
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By Impairing Insulin Secretion, Statins Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
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How to Determine If You Should Take a Statin
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TV Ads Present Statins as the Preferred Cholesterol Management Solution
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It's Critical Doctors Recommending Statins Understand the Risks
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To Prevent 1 Heart Attack, 100 People Must Be Treated With a Statin
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Dr. Michael Greger Outro
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Dr. Michael Greger Intro
By Impairing Insulin Secretion, Statins Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
How to Determine If You Should Take a Statin
TV Ads Present Statins as the Preferred Cholesterol Management Solution
It's Critical Doctors Recommending Statins Understand the Risks
To Prevent 1 Heart Attack, 100 People Must Be Treated With a Statin
Dr. Michael Greger Outro
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