Endocrinology

The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with additional information about the hydrocortisone dose in adults and children.

The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated, including additional information about GLP-1 adverse effects.

The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with information about chronic opioid use induced adrenal insufficiency.

The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated to indicate that, if treated properly, DKA is no longer a condition associated with significant mortality risk.

The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has had some updates regarding treatment.

The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated with additional information about metformin, particularly regarding its relative lack of benefits compared to newer agents.

The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated with additional information about incretin mimetics/GLP1 agonists.

The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has had a few minor updates including greater emphasis on the lack of utility and probably increased risk of harm from initial bolus insulin (despite being included in some guidelines).

A number of other updates have been made to the Thyroid storm page.

Key points for diagnosis of thyroid storm have been added to the Thyroid storm page.

Tips for diagnosis of thyroid storm have been added to the Thyroid storm page.

A table of approximate fluid deficits in children with DKA based on pH and HCO3 has been added to the Diabetic ketoacidosis page.

The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated to clarify the insulin dose in DKA.

The Pituitary disease page has been updated other additional information about pituitary apoplexy.

The Pituitary disease page has been updated with information about neurosurgery for pituitary apoplexy.

The Diabetes mellitus page has been updated with information about continuous glucose monitoring.

A segment on Charcot foot has been added to the Chronic care and complications of diabetes page.