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Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: how to detect and manage them.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22049542     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Glucocorticoids, commonly used to treat multiple inflammatory processes, can cause hyperglycemia, Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression, and, when they are discontinued, adrenal insufficiency. Physicians must be aware of these adverse effects and be equipped to manage them.
Authors:
M Cecilia Lansang; Leighanne Kramer Hustak
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine     Volume:  78     ISSN:  1939-2869     ISO Abbreviation:  Cleve Clin J Med     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-03     Completed Date:  2012-02-29     Revised Date:  2012-05-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703441     Medline TA:  Cleve Clin J Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  748-56     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, F20, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA. Lansanm@ccf.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenal Glands / drug effects*
Adrenal Insufficiency / chemically induced
Cushing Syndrome / chemically induced
Diabetes Mellitus / chemically induced*,  diagnosis,  therapy
Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
Humans
Insulin Resistance / physiology
Middle Aged
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glucocorticoids
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Cleve Clin J Med. 2012 Apr;79(4):236; author reply 237, 242   [PMID:  22473718 ]
Cleve Clin J Med. 2012 Apr;79(4):236-7; author reply 237, 242   [PMID:  22473719 ]

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