meds can increase the risk of diabetes

May 2014

There's concern that some meds can increase the risk of diabetes.

Certain drugs can cause blood sugar levels to increase...by changing the way the body uses or responds to glucose and insulin.

But the biggest concern is when these meds are used chronically...especially in a patient already with, or at risk for, diabetes.

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Table of Contents

Respiratory & Allergy when and how to use spacers with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
Antipsychotics The new Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) will put more focus on avoiding mix-ups with intramuscular "atypical" antipsychotics
Cardiology new approaches to improve medication use in patients who have had a recent heart attack or "MI" (myocardial infarction)
Vaccines more focus on dispensing typhoid vaccines
Testosterone The debate about treating "low T" in older men will heat up
Elderly Patients avoiding high-risk meds in the elderly
PCOS changes in treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Supplements Patients are asking if multivitamins are beneficial
Diabetes meds can increase the risk of diabetes
Anticoagulants handling Rxs for oral blood thinners (warfarin, Pradaxa, Xarelto, etc)