can steroids cause diabetes?

Question:

Of all the factors that are associated with diabetes, can taking steroids be a factor in the sudden diagnosis of diabetes?

Answers:
There is some evidence that anabolic steroid abuse may affect the immune system, leading to a decreased effectiveness of the defense system. Steroid use decreases the glucose tolerance, while there is an increase in insulin resistance. These changes mimic Type II diabetes. These changes seem to be reversible after abstention from the drugs.

Other Answers:
YES!!
Steroids decrease the efficiency of insulin AND cause a sharp rise in bloodsugar in ALL people, not just diabetics. Continued use of steroids is thought to "burn out" the pancreas.

No, I have taken them on and off for several years and some of my buddies have taken them nonstop for years and that is not a side effect of steroids. High blood pressure, acne, heart attack, stroke low or high sex drive and high temper outrages are all side effects of steroids but not diabetes.

I think that diabetes is a very individual disease. I think that people are born with diabetes, but it is not always the case that it is brought out. Often times high stress physical or emotional stress can affect that.
However, before taking steroids it is good to do a complete research of any possible side effects. I know quite a few men who have had serious and permanent damage done to their parts.
Eating right , getting enough sleep and the right amount of proteins and other foods will get you where you want to go without complications or damage.

What kind of steroids?

Corticosteroids like prednisone, cortisol etc?
Yes they may cause some hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, sometimes they may trigger diabetes in someone ALREADY predisposed to it.

Anabolic Steroids?
No, in fact the improve (reduce) insulin resistance.

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