Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Statins have been shown to
cut the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes
even if they have normal cholesterol levels and
no evidence of heart disease.
(See the
discussion about the the heart protection study.) Of course, any prescription drug has side effects, so the decision for each individual will depend on their unique situation.
