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Hydroxychloroquine reduces risk of incident diabetes mellitus in lupus patients in a dose-dependent manner: a population-based cohort study

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2015

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Yi‐Ming Chen, Ching‐Heng Lin, Tsuo‐Hung Lan, Hsin‐Hua Chen, Shih‐Ni Chang, Yi‐Hsing Chen, Jun‐Sing Wang, Wei‐Ting Hung, Joung‐Liang Lan, Der‐Yuan Chen
Lara D. Veeken

Abstract

In SLE patients, the use of HCQ is associated with reduced risk of incident diabetes mellitus in a dose-dependent manner. High-dose glucocorticoids increase the risk of diabetes, which can be decreased by concomitant HCQ use.

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