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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Secondary diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition in which a diabetec condition is developed as a result of drug use. Drugs that can cause type 2 diabetes include corticosteroids, thiazide, beta-blockers, antipsychotics and statins. In some cases the diabetes may be permanent and in some blood sugar levels go back to normal when medication is stopped.

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Signs & symptoms

Some patients will experience frequent urination, intense thirst and weight loss.

Diagnosis

Blood sugar levels will be measured in one or more of the following methods: Hemoglobin A1C test, Fasting blood sugar test, glucose tolerance test or random blood sugar test. If a diagnosis is made, further blood tests and urine tests may be done, to check for diabetes complications.

Treatment

If the diabetes was caused due to medication use- if it is possible, it is recommended to stop using the drug. Keeping a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, quitting smoking and exercising may lower the risk for developing high blood sugar levels. In addition, there are several types of medications to treat diabetes: - pills that help your body produce more insulin or make insulin do its job better. - injectables insulin – long or short acting

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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