Effect of statins on the risk of new cases of diabetes

Abstract

The recent literature demonstrates an increase in the risk of new cases of diabetes in patients receiving statins. The review examines recent studies devoted to the problem, and possible mechanisms of disorders of glucose metabolism against a background of statin therapy. Target levels of atherogenic lipids in patients with diabetes and metabolic syndrome are analyzed.

Keywords

• статины
• сахарный диабет
• сердечно-сосудистые осложнения
• целевой уровень липидов и липопротеидов
• statins
• diabetes
• cardiovascular complications
• target levels of lipids and lipoproteins