Which of the following is a potential endocrine side effect of chronic loop diuretic therapy?
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Correct answer: Hyperglycemia
Loop diuretics can cause impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia. This is largely attributed to hypokalemia, which reduces the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.
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