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Study Suggests Statins May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Diabetics
- A new study suggests statins may reduce the risk of dementia in people with Type 2 diabetes by up to 15%.
- Researchers found early statin use over 10 years lowered dementia risk by 15%, while late use reduced it by 10% compared to no treatment.
- Dr. Tummas Ternhamar highlighted that treating high LDL cholesterol from midlife is a key factor in reducing dementia risk.
- Dr. Isabel Goncalves stated that starting statins soon after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis may offer more benefit for reducing dementia risk than delaying treatment.
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Common cholesterol drug linked to lower dementia risk when started early – Democratic Accent
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Statins would reduce the risk of dementia by 15% in people with type 2 diabetes if they started within 12 months of diagnosis.
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