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10 Jul

Statins and Muscle Pain: Real Causes, Risks, and What to Do

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

07/10/2026

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Dealing with statin muscle pain? Learn why it happens, how to distinguish real side effects from the nocebo effect, and practical strategies like dose adjustments and alternative meds to protect your heart.

27 Nov

Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Drugs Can Raise Blood Sugar in Some People

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/27/2025

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Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in people already at risk. Learn who's most affected, how to monitor it, and why you should still take statins for heart health.

Tag: statin side effects

Statins and Muscle Pain: Real Causes, Risks, and What to Do

Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Drugs Can Raise Blood Sugar in Some People

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