Practical guide to glucocorticoid induced hyperglycaemia and diabetes

Barker, H. L., Morrison, D. , Llano, A., Sainsbury, C. A.R. and Jones, G. C. (2023) Practical guide to glucocorticoid induced hyperglycaemia and diabetes. Diabetes Therapy, 14(5), pp. 937-945. (doi: 10.1007/s13300-023-01393-6) (PMID:36961675) (PMCID:PMC10037401)

Abstract

Glucocorticoids, also known as steroids, are a class of anti-inflammatory drugs utilised widely in clinical practice for a variety of conditions. They are associated with a range of side effects including abnormalities of glucose metabolism. Multiple guidelines have been published to illustrate best management of glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycaemia and diabetes in a variety of settings. This article discusses current best clinical practice including diagnosis, investigations and ongoing management of glucocorticoid-induced dysglycaemia in both in- and outpatient settings.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Steroids, hyperglycaemia, glucocorticoids, diabetes, guidelines.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Llano, Dr Andrea and Barker, Dr Hannah and Sainsbury, Dr Christoper and Morrison, Dr Deborah and Jones, Dr Gregory
• Authors: Barker, H. L., Morrison, D., Llano, A., Sainsbury, C. A.R., and Jones, G. C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Diabetes Therapy
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1869-6953
• ISSN (Online): 1869-6953
• Published Online: 24 March 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Diabetes Therapy 14(5): 937-945
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License