Respiratory medicine
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Respiratory medicine · Nov 2012
ReviewRisk of new onset diabetes mellitus in patients with asthma or COPD taking inhaled corticosteroids.
A recent case-controlled study reported an increased risk of diabetes mellitus in patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids for asthma or COPD, versus age-matched controls. ⋯ Treatment with inhaled corticosteroids in patients with asthma or COPD was not associated with increased risk of new onset diabetes mellitus or hyperglycaemia.