New research suggests that taking low-doses of aspirin may not be as effective for some people with diabetes as once thought, according to a WebMD article. Many doctors have suggested that patients with diabetes take low doses of aspirin to help reduce their elevated risk of heart disease when they get older.
Researchers examined the data from nine different studies and now say that women younger than 60 and men below the age of 50 without other major heart disease risk factors, such as stroke, should not be on aspirin therapy. That’s because the potential side-effects may outweigh the potential benefits. The new guidelines have been endorsed by the American Diabetes Association and other prominent groups.
However, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force maintains that men ages 45-79 and women 55-79 years of age should take low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
(As always, this article does not constitute direct medical advice and you should consult a physician before making any decisions regarding medications)
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