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Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Continue ACEi or ... ADA/KDIGO Consensus ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR ... #Insulin #metformin
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin ... potassium #high #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Insulin dependent ... ASA class If ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... Diabetes regimen ... stratification #diagnosis
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
patients with psychiatric ... - Co-morbid diabetes ... Differential Diagnosis ... : Diabetes Insipidus ... #management #nephrology