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Dear doctor, greetings, I am on 10 mg lipivas for the past 3 years. I am 63 year old. Some people say that statins can lead to diabetes. Is this correct. Please advise. Thanks, with best regards
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Yes it is true but the risk is very small. Please attach your lipid profile so that I may assist you better.
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