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Managing diabetes during glucocorticoid therapy. How to avoid metabolic emergencies
S S Braithwaite1, W G Barr, A Rahman
1Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. sbraithw@rush.edu
Postgraduate Medicine
|November 21, 1998
Summary
Glucocorticoid therapy can worsen blood sugar levels, but simple management strategies exist for patients with new or existing diabetes. This approach aids primary care physicians in managing hyperglycemia during steroid treatment.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Glucocorticoid therapy is associated with hyperglycemia.
- No established guidelines exist for managing diabetes in patients receiving glucocorticoids.
Observation:
- Three case reports illustrate a diabetes management strategy.
- The strategy addresses both new-onset and pre-existing diabetes.
Findings:
- A simple, practical strategy for diabetes management in patients on glucocorticoids.
- Effective management of hyperglycemia in the primary care setting.
Implications:
- Provides a framework for clinicians managing patients on glucocorticoids.
- Improves patient outcomes by addressing steroid-induced hyperglycemia.
- Highlights the importance of proactive diabetes screening and management.