Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Shlomo Vinker
Israel
Research Article
The Effect of Topical Steroids on Blood Glucose Profile in Diabetic Patients
Author(s): Irit Bahar, Shlomo Vinker, and Igor KaisermanIrit Bahar, Shlomo Vinker, and Igor Kaiserman
Purpose: To investigate the effect of topical steroidal eye drops on blood glucose levels and glycemic control among diabetic patients. Methods: We reviewed the electronic medical records of all the diabetic members in the district of the largest health maintenance organization in Israel (the Central District of Clalit Health Services). All steroidal eye drops prescriptions (n=44,118) filled by diabetic patients in the district between January 1st, 2001 and July 31st, 2006 were documented. We included only those patients that filled at least 3 consecutive prescriptions (n=2697 patients). Of those, 1360 (50.4%) patients had laboratory data for their glycemic control (fasting blood glucose levels and HbA1c) measured around the period of topical steroidal treatment. Main Outcome measures included the relationship of topical steroidal e.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000133