Active Cocaine Use Does Not Increase the Likelihood of Hyperglycemic Crisis

Conclusions We found no association between active cocaine use at the time of hospital admission and development of hyperglycemic crisis, when compared to non-emergent hyperglycemia. The role of routine screening for cocaine use in patients with hyperglycemic crisis is unclear.
Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research