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===Metabolic Effects===
===Metabolic Effects===
The metabolic effects of steroids are mainly catabolic and primarily effect carbohydrate and protein metabolism. They include:
* Increasing gluconeogenesis - amino acids and lactate are converted to glucose.
* Inhibition of glucose utilisation - causes hyperglycaemia.
* Increasing glycogen storage - this occurs via insulin release in response to hyperglycaemia.
* Protein breakdown and reduced protein synthesis.
* Redistribution of body fat.
* Decreasing calcium absorption and enhancing calcium excretion - gives a negative calcium balance.
===Systemic Effects===
===Systemic Effects===