TLDR Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
Finasteride and bicalutamide may influence blood glucose levels and diabetic control, suggesting that patients with diabetes using these medications should be carefully monitored.
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January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
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