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The Corticosteroid Conundrum: Managing Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia in Primary Care

Blood glucose monitor beside corticosteroid medication bottle and diabetes log illustrating steroid-induced diabetes management in primary care.

Patients treated with corticosteroids for asthma, COPD exacerbations, rheumatologic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or cancer-related complications often develop significant elevations in blood glucose. In many cases, these patients have no prior history of diabetes. Yet within days of therapy initiation, blood glucose levels can rise dramatically, creating a challenging clinical …

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