The use of an ACE inhibitor and a statin did not change the albumin-to-creatinine ratio over time (NEJM)
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Use of statins offsets insulin-related cancer risk
The use of statins offsets insulin-related cancer risks in patients with diabetes independently of sex and age. Overall, our data support the hyperglycaemia–cancer hypothesis. A reduction in endogenous or exogenous hyperinsulinaemia may be beneficial for cancer prevention. Therefore, insulin-sparing and insulin-sensitizing drugs should be the preferred treatment choices (Journal of Internal Medicine)