Abstract
Modern medicine has discovered numerous benefits of supra-physiological doses of glucocorticoids, both as immunosuppressive as well as anti inflammatory agents. Hyperglycaemia is one important side effect of steroids, with a number of unresolved issues on its diagnosis and management. This article describes important points regarding the pathophysiology and diagnosis of steroid induced hyperglycaemia. It also discusses a practical approach to its management.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sjdem.v2i1.4330
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism 2012; 2: 25-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sjdem.v2i1.4330 | Journal eISSN: 2012-998X
Language: English
Page range: 25 - 27
Published on: May 19, 2012
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2012 M I Weerakkody, N P Somasundaram, published by Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists
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