ADVERTISEMENT

Corticosteroids and Serum Glucose Levels

Federal Practitioner. 2009 June;26(6):E3
Author and Disclosure Information

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are systemically absorbed, and studies have shown that their use is associated with decreased bone density, fractures, skin changes, myocardial infarctions, inflammation markers, and a decrease in glucose control. But are the drugs also associated with increased serum glucose levels?