Statin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes (Part 1) | American Diabetes Association

DiabetesInsight Volume 07, Issue 02

January 7, 2016

 

MP3

Statin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes (Part 1)

 

Interview with Gerald M. Reaven, MD, Active Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA

 

Background: There is evidence for an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in people who take statins. However, the reduction in risk for coronary heart disease with statins far outweighs the increased risk for diabetes. It may be possible...

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Podcast Type: 
Diabetes Insight
Publication Date: 
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 15:00
Authors: 
Gerald Reaven, MD