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Thread: zocor reduces metabolic markers

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11-16-2007, 04:45 PM

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Am I reading it correctly that Zocor (simvastin) reduces insulin sensitivity? Isn't that the same as increasing insulin resistance?

I'm on simvastin and using CGMS (Dexcom), and it appears that my glucose levels go up about 40-50 points in the 1-2 hours after I take it (at bedtime). I was wondering if it was just my imagination, but it seems like this study could provide an expanation (lower insulin sensitivity --> higher blood glucose).

Has anyone else noticed this?