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Glossary Increased Insulin Requirement

need for more insulin to control blood sugar levels

Increased Insulin Requirement refers to the need for a higher dose of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. This can occur due to various factors such as stress, illness, hormonal changes, or insulin resistance, where the body's cells become less responsive to insulin. For individuals with diabetes, this means they may need to adjust their insulin dosage to effectively manage their condition.

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research Cushing's syndrome due to pharmacological interaction in a cystic fibrosis patient

37 citations , September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica”

In this study, a patient with cystic fibrosis developed iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to impaired clearance of budesonide from concurrent itraconazole use, highlighting the need for regular monitoring in such combination therapies.

research Cushing's syndrome due to pharmacological interaction in a cystic fibrosis patient

6 citations , September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica”

This case study observed that long-term itraconazole and budesonide use in a cystic fibrosis patient led to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to inhibited metabolic clearance of budesonide, suggesting a need for regular adrenal insufficiency monitoring in such treatments.

research Diabetes in a Bearded Woman

4 citations , June 2005 in “Andrology”

This case report describes a woman with severe hyperandrogenism due to ovarian tumors, where surgical removal led to dramatic improvement in her diabetes control and reduced insulin requirements.

Immediate and Delayed Complications of Dexamethasone Cyclophosphamide Pulse Therapy

research Immediate and Delayed Complications of Dexamethasone Cyclophosphamide Pulse (DCP) Therapy

20 citations , October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This study observed that while dexamethasone-cyclophosphamide pulse therapy is relatively free from hypertension and diabetes compared to conventional steroids in pemphigus patients, it frequently causes generalized weakness and flushing.

Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in Screening

research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in the Screening

March 2013 in “Journal of pediatric nursing”

This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with type A insulin resistance, illustrating diagnostic processes to differentiate it from type 2 diabetes in the context of pediatric obesity and hyperglycemia.

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community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

137 upvotes 10 months ago

Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

community Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 11 months ago

Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.

community Akkermansia improves testosterone-induced hair growth inhibition.

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Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hair loss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.

community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 97 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

community Insulins impact on androgen levels

16 upvotes 4 years ago

Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

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