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New Guidelines Tackle Adrenal Insufficiency in GC Tapering

“'Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion' for adrenal insufficiency in patients tapering glucocorticoids, according to new guidelines."

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  1. New guidelines from European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society provide recommendations for managing glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency during tapering in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
  2. Significant risk of adrenal insufficiency during prolonged glucocorticoid therapy highlighted.
  3. Diagnosis and management of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency remain complex.
  4. Education for both clinicians and patients stressed for recognizing symptoms and implementing preventive measures.
  5. Further research needed to establish evidence-based protocols for tapering glucocorticoids and monitoring adrenal function.

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