title: Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes and adrenal suppression: how to detect and manage them.
abstract: Glucocorticoids, commonly used to treat multiple inflammatory processes, can cause hyperglycemia, Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression, and, when they are discontinued, adrenal insufficiency. Physicians must be aware of these adverse effects and be equipped to manage them.
authors: Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, F20, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA. Lansanm@ccf.org
authors: M Cecilia
authors: MC
authors: Lansang
authors: Leighanne Kramer
authors: LK
authors: Hustak
mesh_terms: D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000187:drug effects*; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids