Statins might exert diabetogenic effects, potentially increasing insulin resistance and worsening glucose control. However, patients with diabetes mellitus are at high or very high cardiovascular risk and, thus, statin use is strongly recommended. Adding ezetimibe to statins might be helpful in achieving lipid targets and reducing cardiovascular risk without adversely affecting glucose metabolism.
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Katsiki, N., Mikhailidis, D.P. Statins and diabetes mellitus progression: a fly in the ointment?. Nat Rev Endocrinol 18, 137–138 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-021-00612-z
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