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Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... cells, triggering insulin ... contraindicated in CKD ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
(stage IV or V CKD ... including most 2 diabetics ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
initiation of treatment ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... transfusions), ↓insulin ... (DM, DKA, octreotide ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... : • Insulin 5-
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
• Metabolic: Insulin ... Mortality due to CVD ... Acromegaloid): insulin ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology