How do corticosteroids influence the risk of developing hyperglycemia and what are the best practices for monitoring and managing blood sugar levels during therapy?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
How do corticosteroids influence the risk of developing hyperglycemia?
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Corticosteroids can elevate blood sugar levels by reducing insulin sensitivity. Best practices include regular glucose monitoring and adjusting diabetic medications as required.
Corticosteroids increase blood sugar by enhancing gluconeogenesis and decreasing insulin response. Patients should monitor glucose frequently and may need temporary insulin therapy.