A woman in her mid-fifties contacted our office to discuss her recent diagnosis
of Type II Diabetes. She had been prescribed Lipitor to help lower her
cholesterol. In fact, results from a recent study showed a drastic increase
in Type II Diabetes in menopausal women using Lipitor. One of the criteria
as we consider cases has to do with the potential client’s body
mass index (BMI). Typically, women with a BMI less than 30 do not show
increased rates of Type II Diabetes (because Type II is usually associated
with people who are overweight). As with this caller, we will consider
any case alleging Type II Diabetes as a result of Lipitor, but we will
consider all factors including body mass index.
