Glucocorticoid induced hyperglycaemia

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

Keywords

• glucocorticoid
• hyperglycaemia