Statins raise type 2 diabetes risk similarly in women and men
A review of 21 trials suggests statins raise type 2 diabetes risk by a small, similar amount in women and men.
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What the research shows
A review of reviews, with a meta-analysis of 21 trials that separated the data by sex, looked at statins, drugs used to lower cholesterol. According to the review, statins raised type 2 diabetes risk similarly in women (OR 1.28) and men (OR 1.24).
An odds ratio (OR) compares the chance of an outcome between groups: values above 1 mean a higher chance, and values below 1 mean a lower chance. The review describes the increase as small, with a similar pattern between sexes, and says more research is needed. Study-level data did not allow a reliable assessment of the risks for each specific statin.
What it means
The result suggests that the small increase in diabetes risk linked to statins appears similar in women and men. It is still unclear what the risk is for each specific statin, and whether the differences between sexes hold up in further research.
How to read it with care
This result does not replace a medical consultation. Anyone considering a change in statin use, diet or supplements should talk to a doctor or another qualified health professional, who can weigh the risks and benefits in an individual case.