Drug induced diabetes
Drug induced diabetes is a form of secondary diabetes, in other words diabetes that is a consequence of having another health condition.
A number of medications have side effects which include the raising of blood glucose levels. Drug induced diabetes is when use of a specific medication has led to the development of diabetes.
In some cases the development of diabetes may be reversible if the medication is discontinued, but in other cases drug-induced diabetes may be permanent.
A number of drugs have been increased risk in the development of type 2 diabetes Statins, Corticosteroids, Thiazide diuretics, Antipsychotics, Beta-blockers
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