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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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Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Complication Many Clinicians Still Miss

Older man experiencing hearing difficulty beside a medical illustration of the inner ear and blood vessels linked to diabetes complications

Diabetes-related complications often bring to mind kidney disease, neuropathy, or vision problems. However, one complication continues to receive far less attention despite growing scientific concern: hearing loss linked to diabetes. Emerging evidence suggests that people with diabetes may face a significantly higher risk of hearing decline, yet routine auditory screening …

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