Dr. Lindsey Van Dyke, a board-certified endocrinologist based in Mansfield, Texas, wants patients to clearly understand the truth about statins — medications often surrounded by misinformation. Speaking from Surf City, USA, one of her favorite places, Dr. Van Dyke addresses prevalent concerns and misconceptions about statin therapy.
The Reality: Statins Save Lives
Heart attacks and vascular events collectively remain the number one cause of death among Americans. Dr. Van Dyke emphasizes the critical role of statins:
“Statins are cornerstone therapy for prevention. About 80% of cardiovascular events can be prevented if we’re paying attention and we’re intervening appropriately.”
Despite this, many patients hesitate to take statins due to fears perpetuated online.
Myth Busting: Statins and Dementia
One common myth is that statins cause dementia. Dr. Van Dyke refers to a robust study:
“The problem of dementia was disproven in 2013 by Johns Hopkins review of over 23,000 patients. And there was no difference in dementia in those patients that took statins and those who did not.”
Statins’ potent anti-inflammatory effects play a role in preventing vascular disease progression, which can, in turn, reduce the risk of vascular dementia.
Myth Busting: Statins and Diabetes
Another concern is statins causing diabetes. Dr. Van Dyke clarifies:
“Use of statin therapy increases the rate of diabetes in people who already have pre-diabetes. So it shortens the period of pre-diabetes.”
Statins do not cause diabetes outright in someone who is not at risk, but may hasten diagnosis in susceptible individuals, who also stand to benefit greatly from vascular protection statins provide.
Navigating Information Overload
Dr. Van Dyke recognizes the challenge patients face amid abundant, conflicting online information. She advises:
“I want you to know these facts because it’s very easy to get overwhelmed by information on the internet coming at you from all sides. And not all of these sources are attending to the decades of data or the details that matter when we’re choosing these medications.”
Why Statins Are Essential
Statins are proven to lower LDL cholesterol and stabilize existing vascular disease, reducing the chances of heart attacks and strokes. When used correctly, they can save lives and improve overall cardiovascular health.
What if I Can’t Tolerate Statins?
2025 is a good time to be alive! For those who suffer side effects from all doses and subtypes of statin medications, we have options! You may have heard of Repatha or Leqvio, and both are not statins. Both are excellent at dropping LDL and are very well tolerated by patients.
Conclusion
Patients must discuss their risks and concerns thoroughly with their healthcare providers. Dr. Van Dyke encourages informed decision-making grounded in evidence-based medicine and offers compassionate support for those navigating statin therapy.
For patients interested in personalized advice and management, Dr. Van Dyke and her team at the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology provide expert care in Mansfield and via telehealth across several states.
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