Statins linked to diabetes FOX 6 Now Milwaukee Health Published January 24, 2012 5:27 AM CST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published January 24, 2012 5:27 AM CST Nearly 25 million people suffer from diabetes, but 1/3 of people don't know they have it. Now, a new study reveals a possible link between statins (type of drug used for cholesterol) and diabetes.