Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: How to detect and manage them

M. Cecilia Lansang; Leighanne Kramer Hustak

doi:10.3949/ccjm.78a.10180

Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: How to detect and manage them

M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
M. Cecilia Lansang
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Cleveland Clinic
MD, MPH
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and Leighanne Kramer Hustak, DNP, BC-FNP, CDE
Leighanne Kramer Hustak
Department of Internal Medicine, Independence Family Health Center, Cleveland Clinic
DNP, BC-FNP, CDE
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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
November 2011,
78
(11)
748-756;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10180

ABSTRACT

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.

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Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: How to detect and manage them

M. Cecilia Lansang

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and Leighanne Kramer Hustak

Leighanne Kramer Hustak

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Nov 2011,

78

(11)

748-756;

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10180

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Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: How to detect and manage them

M. Cecilia Lansang

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and Leighanne Kramer Hustak

Leighanne Kramer Hustak

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Nov 2011,

78

(11)

748-756;

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10180

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