Steroid Medications and Diabetes Fact Sheet

Some people with diabetes may need to take steroid medications to help manage other conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and dermatitis, or as part of chemotherapy. Steroid medications can increase blood glucose levels.

Read more in our fact sheet.

An informational fact sheet from NDSS titled 'Steroid medications and diabetes'. The text explains how steroid medications (corticosteroids) affect blood glucose levels and diabetes management, detailing common uses and effects. It features a large header image at the top showing a female healthcare professional in a white coat smiling and speaking with a patient, accompanied by structured text columns, green headings, and a bulleted list.

Steroid medications and diabetes fact sheet

Some people with diabetes may need to take steroid medications to help manage other conditions. Steroid medications can increase blood glucose levels.

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