Yes: Tacrolimus can cause hyperglycemia in 5-20% of kidney transplant recipients. However, it depends on the doses given, the body size (bmi) of the patient, a strong family history of diabetes, and prior tendency towards diabetes or pre diabetes.
Answered 8/29/2011
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Yes: Prograf is associated with the development of diabetes in a small percentage of those taking the drug.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: Prograf is potentially beta cell toxic and can induce diabetes in some patients. There could be some alternatives in some cases, discuss with your transplant physicians.
Answered 4/16/2016
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