My husband, 73 years old, has non-insulin dependent diabetes without complications. Last glycated hemoglobin 6.35%. osteoarthritis, Rok moved on two crutches, practically not leaving the house and taking strong painkillers with doreta at the forefront to keep up with the operation. After a total knee replacement and several cycles of rehabilitation, he walks, but as the orthopedist stated, the muscles are still weak. They did not rebuild. My husband feels cramps and numbness. My husband has cholesterol: total: 189 mg/dl', HDL 57 mg/dl, LDL 113 mg/dl, triglycerides 95mg/dl, ECG is fine, blood pressure is low, sometimes below 100/60, heart rate around 60/min. Nevertheless, the cardiologist suggested statins. My husband is terrified of statins because of his orthopedic ailments, especially the possibility of rhabdomyolysis. Are statins really necessary in his case and will they not significantly worsen his condition