Frequency of occurrence of steroid diabetes mellitus on the background of acute leukemia

Abstract

In connection with the above, a burdened family history of metabolic syndrome (especially if there is a phenotypic similarity between the patient and a relative with MS) can be regarded as a risk factor for the complication of "steroid diabetes mellitus". Patients assigned to this group, if dexamethasone is necessary, should be pre-tested for glucose tolerance and subsequently their blood glucose levels should be effectively monitored during program treatment .