Early statin use linked to 15% lower dementia risk
People with type 2 diabetes who started taking statins soon after their diagnosis were found to have a lower risk of developing dementia over time. The study, which included over 132,000 participants, found that this group had a significant reduction in dementia risk compared to those not taking statins. This benefit was observed over a period of 10 years.
Why it's good news: It suggests that starting statin treatment early can have an additional health benefit beyond protecting the heart, which is especially important for people with type 2 diabetes who are already at higher risk of dementia.
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