Abstract
In addition to its growth promoting properties, growth hormone (GH) has anti-insulin effects that could cause hyperglycemia. Development of diabetes mellitus as a result of GH therapy has been an ever-present, albeit rarely reported, concern. This report is that of two adolescent boys who developed diabetes mellitus after the initiation of treatment with GH.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Blood Glucose / analysis
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Body Height / drug effects
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Body Weight / drug effects
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Diabetes Mellitus / chemically induced*
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Glycated Hemoglobin
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Growth Disorders / drug therapy*
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Hemoglobins / analysis
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Human Growth Hormone / adverse effects*
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Human Growth Hormone / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Glycated Hemoglobin A
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Hemoglobins
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hemoglobin A1c protein, human
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Human Growth Hormone