Drug - Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Awusi V

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus can result from drugs or chemicals among other causes. The drugs include anti- hypertensives and corticosteroids. And considering that diuretics and diuretic-containing anti- hypertensive formulations works better in blacks, these drugs are prescribed extensively; therefore, drug-induced diabetes maybe frequent in our environment. Three patients with drug-induced diabetes are reported in this case series. All were on high doses of thiazide diuretic drugs and beta-blockers. Strategies to reduce the risk of drug-induced diabetes mellitus are suggested.

Author Biography

Awusi V

Department of Family Medicine,

Delta State University,

Abraka, Nigeria.

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Published

03-11-2020

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Awusi V. Drug - Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. AJTMBR [Internet]. 2020 Nov. 3 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];1(3):72-4. Available from: https://ajtmbr.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/19