300mg of the original alpha lipoic acid--- if the word ALPHA is on the label and not --R-- is not enough.

You need 600mg -1800mg of that a day to see effects. 1/2 of Alpha type is inactive. This is why some of us now use R-lipoic acid instead. (the stabilized for is the most soluble).

The information about statins increasing blood sugar is NEW...
the US media has just reported on this feature, along with memory loss, within the past month or so.http://news.yahoo.com/fda-adds-diabe...184650199.html

Of course, this means for everyone taking statins now and in the past, may have these effects. I guess Big Pharma could not suppress this information any longer, or is choosing to release it now that patents are expiring finally.

For elevated triglycerides, I'd suggest some Omega-3 fish oil, or Krill oil. This can lower them up to 50%, for some people.
In the US there is an RX version of fish oil, called Lovaza, which is used for elevated triglycerides. You need at least 3 or more regular fish oil OTC to match that. But there are many concentrated forms out there now, so choose one of those. With the Krill Oil, try 3 a day. Krill is a smaller capsule, with better absorption so some people prefer that now.