news: statin-induced LDL decline linked to new-onset diabetes fuz2021-06-10 14:48:23

https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20210608/in-genetic-analysis-statininduced-ldl-decline-linked-to-newonset-diabetes

In a Mendelian randomization analysis, LDL reduction associated with statin use was linked to elevated odds of type 2 diabetes, but not with other pleiotropic effects.

 

 

 

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previous reports:

Genetic study indicates causal link between elevated BP, AF risk

https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20210210/genetic-study-indicates-causal-link-between-elevated-bp-af-risk

 

Diabetes risk triples with continuous statin use

https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20190628/diabetes-risk-triples-with-continuous-statin-use