Steroid use during COVID-19 infection and hyperglycemia - What a physician should know.
Diabetes Metab Syndr
; 15(4): 102167, 2021.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1263248
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us. Despite several strides in management, steroids remain the mainstay for treating moderate to severe disease and with it arises challenges such as hyperglycemia. The review aims to enhance awareness amongst physicians on steroid use and hyperglycemia.METHODS:
An advisory document describing various strategies for hyperglycemia management was prepared in the public interest by DiabetesIndia.RESULTS:
The review provides awareness on steroids and hyperglycemia, adverse outcomes of elevated blood glucose levels and, advice at the time of discharge.CONCLUSIONS:
The article emphasizes enhancing awareness on effective management of hyperglycemia during COVID-19.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esteroides
/
SARS-CoV-2
/
COVID-19
/
Hiperglucemia
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Diabetes Metab Syndr
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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