Understanding the Distinction There are two separate clinical scenarios that coders often confuse: Scenario A: Steroid-induced hyperglycemia (not yet diabetes) The patient has elevated blood sugar in response to steroids, but the physician has not documented a formal diabetes diagnosis
Consuming fewer nutrients (calories, protein, carbs, fat, and vitamins and minerals count too) for a long period of time carries the risk of certain deficiencies, adaptive thermogenesis, and the loss of valuable muscle tissue
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This allows it to cross cell membranes intact, where it is converted into active glutathione inside the cell
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