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Originally posted by 92fstech:
When I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago, the Endo tried to start me on statins, even though my cholesterol was fine, as a "precautionary measure", because supposedly a lot of diabetics have high cholesterol.

I told her no way...let's watch it and see what happens. 3 years later, my cholesterol is still fine. Glad I didn't let her talk me into that.

My diabetes doc told me normal cholesterol will kill a diabetic. Over time I came to disbelieve it. My family doc reduced it to 5mg, not to reduce cholesterol but to protect my blood vessels from the natural degeneration induced by the diabetes itself. A journey for sure, something to consider for other diabetics with otherwise good to acceptable cholesterol.



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