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MDCalc.com offers this helpful tool, which calculates creatinine clearance (CrCl) according to the Cockcroft-Gault equation. The tool also allows height input, which analyzes BMI and provides a modified estimate and range.

According to the SUSTAIN FORTE study presented online in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, doubling the dose of semaglutide (Ozempic) might be a helpful option for people not achieving glycemic goals. Still, some researchers aren’t convinced this is a sound strategy – “statistically significant but barely clinically relevant” — suggesting opting for another agent when faced with a patient struggling to control HbA1c.

Although most skin problems are harmless, a minor one can become serious in people who have diabetes. Whether it’s the common skin tag or more tongue-twisting things like necrobiosis lipoidica, you should be aware of the dermatologic conditions that could be precursors or signs of diabetes in your patients. With images and descriptions, this resource will provide a great review of the conditions.