New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children

Corticosteroid-induced diabetes is a significant complication in pediatric patients receiving steroid therapy for various medical conditions. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of corticosteroid-induced diabetes in children. Key therapeutic strategies include lifesty...

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Main Authors: Cristina Maria Mihai, Tatiana Chisnoiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2024-09-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2024.3/RJP_2024_3_Art-12.pdf
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description Corticosteroid-induced diabetes is a significant complication in pediatric patients receiving steroid therapy for various medical conditions. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of corticosteroid-induced diabetes in children. Key therapeutic strategies include lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic interventions, and careful monitoring of blood glucose levels. Emphasis is placed on individualized treatment plans tailored to the child's specific needs and underlying condition. The article also discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers to optimize outcomes and minimize long-term complications. Early recognition and proactive management are critical in improving the quality of life for affected children.
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spelling doaj-art-ac9b7a35838b4a8aaac048d5590ed6e32024-12-13T15:27:51ZengAmaltea Medical Publishing HouseRomanian Journal of Pediatrics1454-03982069-61752024-09-0173320821210.37897/RJP.2024.3.12New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in childrenCristina Maria Mihai0Tatiana Chisnoiu1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of General Medicine, “Ovidius Constanta” University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital of Constanta, Pediatric Department, Romania Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of General Medicine, “Ovidius Constanta” University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital of Constanta, Pediatric Department, Romania Corticosteroid-induced diabetes is a significant complication in pediatric patients receiving steroid therapy for various medical conditions. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of corticosteroid-induced diabetes in children. Key therapeutic strategies include lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic interventions, and careful monitoring of blood glucose levels. Emphasis is placed on individualized treatment plans tailored to the child's specific needs and underlying condition. The article also discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers to optimize outcomes and minimize long-term complications. Early recognition and proactive management are critical in improving the quality of life for affected children.https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2024.3/RJP_2024_3_Art-12.pdfblood glucose monitoringinsulin therapysteroid therapyendocrinology
spellingShingle Cristina Maria Mihai
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New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
Romanian Journal of Pediatrics
blood glucose monitoring
insulin therapy
steroid therapy
endocrinology
title New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
title_full New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
title_fullStr New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
title_full_unstemmed New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
title_short New therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid-induced diabetes mellitus in children
title_sort new therapeutic approaches in corticosteroid induced diabetes mellitus in children
topic blood glucose monitoring
insulin therapy
steroid therapy
endocrinology
url https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2024.3/RJP_2024_3_Art-12.pdf
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