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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2021; 12(8): 1248-1254
Published online Aug 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i8.1248
Table 1 Summary of medications and glycaemic effect
IBD medication
Glycaemic effect
AminosalicylatesPotential hypoglycaemic effect
CorticosteroidsSignificant cause of hyperglycaemia
ThiopurinesPossible reduced insulin resistance
InfliximabAppears to reduce insulin resistance
AdalimumabPotential hypoglycaemic effect