How does cushings syndrome affect the individual

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Case: Mrs. Anderson has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance.

Question 1: How does Cushing's syndrome affect the individual?

Question 2: Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions.

Question 3: Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. Anderson may experience resulting from long-term use of glucocorticoids.

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