Risk factors for GC-DM.

<p>The multivariate analysis revealed an older age (≥45 years) and a family history of diabetes to be independent risk factors for the development of GC-DM during hospitalization. In a logistic regression analysis, older age (≥45 years) and a family history of diabetes emerged as independent risk factors for the development of GC-DM (odds ratio [OR], 6.3 and 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6–27.6; OR, 4.4 and 95% CI, 1.2–16.6, respectively).</p

Comparison of the baseline characteristics of the patients with and without GC-DM treatment at one year.

<p>Comparison of the baseline characteristics of the patients with and without GC-DM treatment at one year.</p

Comparison of the baseline characteristics of the patients with and without GC-DM during hospitalization.

<p>Comparison of the baseline characteristics of the patients with and without GC-DM during hospitalization.</p

Schematic illustration of the protocol.

<p>Patients received methylprednisolone (mPSL) pulse (500 mg daily) administered intravenously for 3 consecutive days followed by oral prednisolone (30 mg daily) on 4 consecutive days, with the course repeated 3 times during hospitalization. Oral prednisolone (30 mg) was then given on every alternate day and gradually tapered and discontinued at 1 year.</p