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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 …

Managing hyperglycemia in oncology patients is becoming a critical part of cancer care, especially as newer therapies affect glucose metabolism. Have you ever wondered why patients with no history of diabetes suddenly develop high blood sugar during treatment? This growing challenge highlights the need for structured, practical approaches. In this …