Statin is a medication to lower your cholesterol. This medication works by blocking a substance in your system that it needs to make cholesterol.

Based on 2018 statistics, over 35 million Americans are prescribed statins. There are other drugs that many diabetics are prescribed that also increase your chances of getting diabetes or make things worse.

I do not want anyone running home and throwing away their statin medication. That's not what this episode is about....but it's for raising awareness and letting you know that, lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on your health and your quality of life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Definition of Statin and how it works in your system.
• What is Cholesterol and its link with Diabetes.
• Where does Cholesterol comes from.
• Optimal levels of Cholesterol.
• LDL and HDL Cholesterol.
• What are Triglycerides.
• Side effects of Statins and their link to INSULIN RESISTANCE.
• Have you heard of Steroid Hormones?

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

• "I'm pretty sure most people don't even know that our body needs a certain amount of cholesterol."
• "Did you know that statins can increase your glucose by as much as 12%?"

LINKS OF INTEREST

• Sign up to the Email list to get notified when webinars and trainings come up.
• If you want to receive a FREE REPORT that helps you Improve Type 2 Diabetes & Boost Your Immune System find the clues in the episode.
  This report targets different areas of your health to improve your immune system while improving your diabetes.
• Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram and TikTok @thevirgindiabetic
• Get diabetes-friendly recipes and find some useful articles about diabetes at https://reversemydiabetes.net/blog
• Visit My Diabetes Concierge Program
• Need someone to talk to about your Diabetes? Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/