Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Asked 9 months ago

What percentage of people on statins develop diabetes?

My neighbor started taking statins for her cholesterol, and she mentioned something about a risk of developing diabetes. I was curious to know, what percentage of people on statins develop diabetes?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Honestly, I had the exact same worry when my mom started statins! I went full panic mode researching everything. But our doc explained that the risk is actually quite small for most people, and the benefits usually outweigh it. Just keep regular check-ups, that's what we do.

Arjun Menon Arjun Menon Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

See, don't get too caught up in just percentages from the internet, okay? Every person is different. The important thing is that you're getting proper medical advice. Just ensure regular follow-ups with your doctor, and if you notice any changes, discuss it with them. That's the safest approach.

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, it's totally normal to feel anxious about new meds and potential side effects, especially something like diabetes. I get health anxiety too sometimes. Best to talk to your doctor about your specific concerns, they can give you the right info based on your health history.

Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yeah, I've seen some articles about that link between statins and diabetes risk while tracking health news. It's a known, but generally low risk. Many health apps or wearables also let you log medication and track blood sugar, which can be useful to monitor things if your doctor advises.

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Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yo, my dad's been on statins for years, and he's totally fine. No diabetes or anything. I think these stats can sometimes make u overthink a lot. Just follow what your doc says, they know best man.

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