Steroid-induced impairment of glucose tolerance: Prevalence among pediatric patients on long-term steroid use in Nigeria.

Ugo Nnenna ChikaniM U IbekweT OguonuL MungaiA I Bisi-OnyemaechiO M UgegeI F OgbonnaCarine de Beaufort

Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2017)

Low to moderate doses of oral and inhaled steroids should be used when indicated as they are associated with lesser risk of impairment of glucose tolerance in the pediatric population.

Keyphrases

high glucose
diabetic rats
risk factors
cystic fibrosis
high intensity
drug induced
oxidative stress