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What is Glucocorticoid Therapy for SLE Management about?

1. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are commonly prescribed to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) due to their ability to rapidly control immune system activation across many pathways, however they can also cause metabolic harm at high doses. 2. GC-induced diabetes is a reversible side effect where the risk is determined by dose and duration of GCs, with prevalence estimated around 10-20% in SLE patients. Tapering the GC dose can help reduce blood glucose levels. 3. Guidelines for GC use in SLE management incl

Author
Lia Wie
Language
EN