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World J Diabetes. Jul 25, 2015; 6(8): 1073-1081
Published online Jul 25, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i8.1073
Published online Jul 25, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i8.1073
Figure 1 Algorithm for the management of glucocorticoids-induced hyperglycemia.
Glargine and other analogues can be recommended in cases of nocturnal hyperglycemia associated with long-acting steroid use. 1Calculatation rule is: mg/dL × 0.0555 = mmol/L. NPH: Neutral protamine Hadegorn; BG: Blood glucose; FG: Fasting glucose; DPP-4: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4; GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide-1; BMI: Body mass index.
- Citation: Tamez-Pérez HE, Quintanilla-Flores DL, Rodríguez-Gutiérrez R, González-González JG, Tamez-Peña AL. Steroid hyperglycemia: Prevalence, early detection and therapeutic recommendations: A narrative review. World J Diabetes 2015; 6(8): 1073-1081
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v6/i8/1073.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v6.i8.1073