Steroids and diabetes What relationship do they have?

Hello,

A recent study has revealed that patients treated with steroids have more than double probability of developing diabetes compared to those who do not receive this treatment.

Glucocorticoids, commonly known as steroids, are used to combat inflammation and treat various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancer.Although they are very effective in reducing inflammation, blood sugar levels can also increase, which can lead to diabetes development.

The use of glucocorticoids in the form of tablets or injections is associated with a greater risk of developing diabetes, compared to its use such as inhalers, creams or drops.A recent study found that patients who received systemic glucocorticoids had 2.6 times more likely to develop diabetes than those who did not receive them.

The study, which involved more than 450,000 adults, showed that 1.8% of patients treated with systemic glucocorticoids developed diabetes, compared to 0.8% of patients who did not receive this treatment.These results underline the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels in patients who are being treated with steroids.

It is very important that patients and doctors are aware of this risk.If you are being treated with steroids, talk to your doctor about how you can monitor and manage your blood sugar levels to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

I hope this information is useful.Take care!

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