whether statins increase the risk of diabetes or cognitive impairment
April 2012
Patients will ask whether statins increase the risk of diabetes or cognitive impairment.
About 25% of adults over 45 are on a statin...and many are hearing about these potential risks.
But tell patients not to be overly alarmed...and NOT to stop their statin without talking to you or their prescriber first.
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