Which of the following metabolic effects is expected in a patient receiving high-dose systemic corticosteroids?
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Correct answer: Hyperglycemia
Glucocorticoids are 'glucose-sparing' and stimulate gluconeogenesis while decreasing peripheral glucose uptake. This often results in elevated blood sugar levels, sometimes referred to as 'steroid-induced diabetes.'
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