Do statins adversely affect the HbA1c of diabetic patients?
- Author:
Son WD, Teng CL.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hydroxymethylglutaryl- CoA reductase inhibitors, haemoglobin A1c
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2017;12(1):39-40
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This paper discusses the adverse effect of statins on the HbA1c levels of diabetic patients. Studies
have shown that statins may slightly worsen the HbA1c level. The effects vary depending on the type
of statins, the dosage and the duration of therapy. However, it has been confirmed that statin use
has benefits that outweigh its harms. Therefore, a diabetic patient should be given advice on the
need for appropriate lifestyle changes and the importance of continuing the statins.
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