Half of all Americans are diabetic or pre-diabetic

[mtnbkr]

Certain statins (cholesterol meds) raise blood glucose levels.  Ever since I started them, my blood glucose varies between 99 and 110 or so. It was lower before I started statins.

Hmm, the timing correlates.  Prior to starting statins, my blood sugar was always 97-99, even when I was heavier and less active.  Is Atorvastatin one of those "certain statins"?

Chris

[MillCreek]

^^^Indeed it is:

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm293330.htm

[Mannlicher]

I'd believe half of all Americans are clinically obese, but I doubt that half are diabetic.

I am more worried about half of all Americans being mentally disabled, or on disability, food stamps, obama phones, WICS, AFDC,..........................ie, flat out welfare

[Ron]

Hmm, the timing correlates.  Prior to starting statins, my blood sugar was always 97-99, even when I was heavier and less active.  Is Atorvastatin one of those "certain statins"?

Chris

I'm sure they have a pill to counteract that unfortunate side effect.