What is medication-induced diabetes mellitus?
In addition to steroid-induced diabetes other medications are associated with drug-induced diabetes mellitus. Some categories of drugs known to influence blood glucose and precipitate diabetes mellitus include antidepressants, second generation antipsychotics, and anti-rejection drugs.
How do members experience medication-induced diabetes mellitus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with medication-induced diabetes mellitus*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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 medication-induced diabetes mellitus*
Who has medication-induced diabetes mellitus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 26 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 47 |