Decreased Insulin Requirements in Previously Stable DM

1. Weight loss
2. Increased physical activity
3. Adrenal Insufficiency
4. Hypothyroidism
5. Decreased Kidney Function/Renal Failure
6. Decreased Hepatic Function/Liver Failure
7. Use of insulin sensitizers and/or pramlintide

Steroid Conversion

Prednisone 5 mg is equivalent to:

Hydrocortisone (Solucortef) 20 mg
Cortisone-acetate (Cortone) 25 mg
Methylprednisolone (Solumedrol) 4 mg
Dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.75 mg

AM Campagnolo, 2008

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