However, a new study published in The Lancet has concluded that taking statins can slightly increase the risk of developing diabetes among people aged over 60.
Nevertheless, researchers at the University of Glasgow said that people who have been prescribed statins should continue taking their medication.
The British Heart Foundation has agreed with this point of view, saying the benefits of statins 'far outweigh' the risk.
Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the charity, said: 'More research is needed to confirm this association and understand its implications for the use of statins in people at low risk of developing heart disease.'
Dr Iain Frame of Diabetes UK also urged people on statins to continue taking their medication, as he too believes the risks are 'heavily outweighed' by the benefits.
Nevertheless, researchers at the University of Glasgow said that people who have been prescribed statins should continue taking their medication.
The British Heart Foundation has agreed with this point of view, saying the benefits of statins 'far outweigh' the risk.
Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the charity, said: 'More research is needed to confirm this association and understand its implications for the use of statins in people at low risk of developing heart disease.'
Dr Iain Frame of Diabetes UK also urged people on statins to continue taking their medication, as he too believes the risks are 'heavily outweighed' by the benefits.
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