A case report on steroid induced diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • S. Sirisha Department of pharmacy practice, Seven Hills College of pharmacy, Venkatarapuram, Tirupati, Andhra pradesh,India. Author
  • Robin George Department of Pharmacy Practice, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Author
  • S. Priyanka Pharm D, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College Hospital (SVIMS), Tirupati, Andhra pradesh, India. Author
  • S. Sujitha Pharm D, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College Hospital (SVIMS), Tirupati, Andhra pradesh, India. Author
  • Y. Srujana Pharm D, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College Hospital (SVIMS), Tirupati, Andhra pradesh, India. Author

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Steroids

Abstract

A steroid is a biologically active organic compound having immunosuppressive action in living organism. Different classification of steroids is available in pharmaceutical industry. Steroids are mostly suggested by clinician to the patients for the reduction of inflammation caused by immune system. Steroid can cause elevation of patient blood sugar level. Those who take steroids for a longer period of time are more susceptible to develop diabetes mellitus. The most commonly used steroids are prednisone and cortisone. These drugs promote glucose production in liver and reduce the sensitivity of cells to insulin. In this case report a 45 year old women suffering from nephrotic syndrome was advised to take Inj. Methyl prednisolone . The administration of this drug leads to a rise in her blood sugar level. It is typical case of steroid induced diabetes mellitus.

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Published

14-09-2019

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019): Volume 1 Issue 1

Section

Case Reports

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