Healthcare professionals reminded dexamethasone can impact diabetes control
Written by admin on Friday 3rd July 2020
Healthcare professionals and people with diabetes are being reminded that taking the steroid treatment dexamethasone could impact blood glucose levels significantly
It has been recognised that the use of low dose dexamethasone can help save the lives of those seriously ill with coronavirus, but 'Trend Diabetes' wants to ensure people within the diabetes community understand the complex relationship between steroids and glycaemic control.
The following article; published in 'The Diabetes Times' explains more: