What is steroid-induced diabetes mellitus?
Steroids (corticosteroids or glucocorticoids) are a group of commonly used medications that can have effects on blood glucose for those who have diabetes as well as for those who don’t. Steroids increase “insulin resistance” making the insulin less effective.
How do members experience steroid-induced diabetes mellitus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with steroid-induced diabetes mellitus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for steroid-induced diabetes mellitus*
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Who has steroid-induced diabetes mellitus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 37 |
Talk to people with steroid-induced diabetes mellitus
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