Should You Take Statins If You Have 糖尿病?
这个问&A explains why statin medication is often prescribed to adults with diabetes.
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, the fewer 风险因素 you have the better your chance of avoiding a 心脏病 or 中风. 糖尿病 raises your risk for 心脏病. That's why it's important to control other 风险因素 like high cholesterol, especially high LDL or "bad" cholesterol.
Below are the answers to many common questions about the connection between diabetes, statins 和 heart health.
Q: How does diabetes affect your heart?
A: Excess glucose in your blood can damage blood vessels. This may disrupt blood flow to the heart 和 brain 和 increase your risk of 心脏病 or 中风. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in people with diabetes.
Q: What can you do to lower 心脏病 risk if you have diabetes?
A: Managing your cholesterol 和 blood pressure, as well as your diabetes, are important steps in reducing your risk. To do this, make healthy lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy 和 exercising. You may also need medication.
Q: Should you take statins if you have diabetes?
A: Statin medications are effective in lowering LDL cholesterol, a major risk factor for 心脏病. The American 糖尿病 Association® (ADA) recommends statin therapy for many adults over age 40 with diabetes. The ADA guidelines consider total cardiovascular 风险因素 rather than specific LDL levels.
Q: Do statins have side effects?
A: Statins are generally well-tolerated by most people. The main complaint some users have is muscle pain, called myalgia. Lowering the dosage or switching to a different statin typically reduces side effects.
Q: Should I talk to my doctor about statins if I have diabetes?
A: Every person has different 心脏病 风险因素. If you have diabetes 和/or high cholesterol, talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk. Taking a statin may be one way to help lower your risk of 心脏病, but it is certainly not the only way. Discuss the benefits 和 risks of medication, as well as healthy lifestyle changes you can make to keep your heart healthier.
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