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Abdullah Nadeem
, Rafiq Anjum
, Pesterfield Claire
, Slegtenhorst Sonja
Steroids are commonly used to treat many chronic illnesses and as part of chemotherapy regimen in children. The hyperglycaemia caused by steroids is poorly recognised and can lead to adverse outcomes. Early recognition and appropriate management of hyperglycaemia is therefore crucial. Fasting blood glucose (BG) levels can be normal and the most sensitive time to test BG is 2 h after lunch.Steroids may also result in secondary adrenocortical insufficiency...