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Higher potency statins (rosuvastatin ≥10 mg, atorvastatin ≥20 mg, and simvastatin ≥40 mg) were found to be associated with a moderate increase in the risk of new onset diabetes compared with lower potency statins. The rate increase in diabetes onset associated with higher vs lower potency statins was 1.15. BMJ. 2014 May 29;348:g3244.    (retrieved Jun, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.