Background: The use of intraoperative dexamethasone has been on the rise because of its ability to reduce postoperative nausea, vomiting, pain and accelerate post-operative recovery. Use of intraoperative dexamethasone can result in uncontrolled hyperglycemia in the postoperative period especially in patients with a diagnosis of diabetes. The extent and duration of post-operative steroid-induced hyperglycemia is [...]

Background: Glucocorticoids are prescribed at high rates in the inpatient setting for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. A common complication is steroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIHG), diagnosed when blood glucose levels surpass 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/l) in response to steroid exposure. Clinical practice guidelines offer strategies for correction of hyperglycemia among hospitalized patients but lack specific best [...]