Glucocorticoid-Induced Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Primary Renal Diseases

Abstract

Over 40% of patients with primary renal disease developed DM during treatment with corticosteroids. A high age and high body mass index are the independent risk factors for glucocorticoid-induced DM. 24-hour urinary glucose analyses and postprandial plasma glucose are useful for detecting glucocorticoid-induced DM.