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#330 Inpatient Diabetes Part 1: Insulin regimens, oral hypoglycemics, corrections scales and more!

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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Considerations for Insulin Dosage

When evaluating a patient like Enzo, who is 90 kilograms, on multiple medications, and with high glucose values, important considerations for insulin dosage include his weight, the ineffectiveness of his current medications, his potential need for a larger insulin dose due to his size and illness, as well as the presence of inflammatory cytokines that increase insulin resistance. These factors suggest that Enzo may require a significant amount of insulin while in the hospital, despite his current medication regimen and weight.

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