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Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
(stage IV or V CKD ... including most type 1 diabetics ... including most 2 diabetics ... #Based #pharmacology ... endocrinology #diabetes
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... patients with Type 1 diabetes ... or Type 2 diabetes ... cessation, and weight ... #Diabetes #CKD #
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Summary Mechanisms ... cells, triggering insulin ... contraindicated in CKD ... and Toxicities: Weight ... diabetes #endocrinology
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... Summary Table ... Insulin Lifestyle ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... EricsMedicalLectures/featured #diabetes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... glucose-dependent insulin ... Advantages: • Weight ... diabetes #endocrinology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... , papilledema, weight ... sedimentation rate, insulin ... leukocytosis, psychiatric ... apparent type 2 diabetes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Mets = Climbing a flight ... Insulin dependent ... ASA class If ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management