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10. Medications

Some medications inhibit hormone creation and how the body receives these essential components. Medications that can damage the pancreas interrupt its ability to produce insulin. Statins, medications that lower cholesterol, can also instigate factors that cause diabetes. Because these medications have many benefits, including decreasing the chance of heart disease by decreasing plaque buildup in the arteries, in most cases, their benefits outweigh the risks.

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