In addition to lowering risk for heart attack and stroke, statins lowered risk for diabetes complication, according to a recent findings. People with diabetes taking statins were 34% less likely to be diagnosed with diabetes related nerve damage (neuropathy)... 40% less likely to develop diabetes-related damage to the retina...and 12% less likely to develop gangrene than diabetics not taking statins less likely to be diagnosed with diabetes related nerve damage (neuropathy)... 40% less likely to develop diabetes-related damage to the retina... and 12% less likely to develop gangrene than diabetics not taking statins.

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