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Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Continue ACEi or ... layered evidence-based ... pharmacologic therapies ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... estimation #Weight #Based ... #pharmacology # ... endocrinology #diabetes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... transfusions), ↓insulin ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Treatments: • Insulin ... Give D50 before insulin
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
25.2 g if needed, based ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... ACE inhibitors, ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology