Risk of T2D From Corticosteroid Exposure Associated With Age, Sex, BMI, Steroid Dose - AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

A recent study characterized the known association between corticosteroid exposure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), finding risk to be associated with treatment- and patient-related characteristics that can inform prescription of treatment with steroids.

Increased risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) from corticosteroid exposure is associated with treatment- and patient-related characteristics including steroid dose and duration, body mass index (B… [+4246 chars]

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