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Wcn26-6670 Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia in Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome Treated With Steroids: a Retrospective Review

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Patients with primary nephrotic syndromes (PNS) are treated with long courses of corticosteroids. Steroids are known to cause deleterious side effects including steroid induced hyperglycemia (SIH). However, there is a paucity of literature regarding SIH in patients with PNS. Steroids typically cause a prandial hyperglycemia - in non-diabetic patients, SIH may be underdiagnosed using serum fasting glucose and HbA1c. The above reasons may lead to an under-recognition of SIH and associated complications in this patient group.

Source: Kidney International Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106274

Authors: Benjamin Siow, Goh Su Mein

Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal Hormones and Disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,800