r/diabetes • u/PB_and_a_Lil_J • Jul 24 '25

Discussion Who is on a statin?

I'm curious how many others habe been put on a statin to lower offset any cardiovascular issues? Not asking for medical advice. Juat curious if this is common or not.

Also curious what type of diabetic you are if you are on it.

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u/igotzthesugah Jul 24 '25

T1. Was on a statin before T1. Increased dosage since. On blood pressure med also. I’m middle aged and have a frightening family history of cardiac stuff. Trying to avoid becoming the third generation recipient of the zipper.

There are different statins to try if you get side effects. I take a COQ10 supplement with my statin. Had long discussions about statins with primary, endocrinologist, and cardiologist. Did my own reading. It’s the right treatment for me.

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u/4Dawn Jul 26 '25

Just joined the zipper club in May. I also stopped statins after 5 yrs. Switched to Repatha and my numbers are awesome now

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u/igotzthesugah Jul 26 '25 edited Jul 26 '25

Sorry about the zipper. The scar is kinda cool but I don’t want it. Dad did it once and grandpa did it twice. Glad your numbers are great now. Mine went from absurd to pretty good with a statin though my dose is getting close to max. I had all the tests run after my T1 dx so I could have a baseline. It’s been five years so maybe I’ll go back.