Insulin Calculator - DrugsArea™

Professional Insulin Dose Calculator

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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This calculator is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified physician or veterinarian before administering insulin. Incorrect dosing can be life-threatening.

1 🐾 Basic Patient Information

Select Species*:

Select the species for species-specific insulin requirements

Age/Life Stage*:

Age affects insulin sensitivity and dosing requirements

Body Condition Score*:

Body condition affects insulin resistance

Weight*:

Weight Unit:

2 🩸 Blood Glucose Parameters

Current Blood Glucose*:

Glucose Unit:

Target Blood Glucose*:

HbA1c Level (if known):

Glycated hemoglobin indicates long-term glucose control

Time Since Last Meal*:

Meal timing affects glucose levels and insulin needs

Recent Glucose Trend:

Previous readings pattern affects dosing strategy

3 💊 Insulin & Medication Details

Insulin Type:

Insulin Sensitivity*:

Previous response to insulin therapy

Insulin Concentration:

Syringe Size:

Previous Hypoglycemic Episodes:

History of low blood sugar affects dosing safety

Time of Administration:

Circadian rhythm affects insulin sensitivity

4 🏃 Physical Assessment

Activity Level*:

Physical activity affects glucose utilization

Stress Level*:

Stress hormones increase glucose levels

Body/Environmental Temperature:

Temperature affects metabolism (especially reptiles)

Hydration Status:

Hydration affects insulin absorption and distribution

Pain Level:

Pain increases stress hormones and glucose levels

Blood Pressure Status:

Blood pressure affects tissue perfusion

5 🏥 Clinical History

Kidney Function*:

Kidney function affects insulin clearance

Liver Function*:

Liver produces glucose and metabolizes insulin

Current Infection/Illness:

Infections significantly increase insulin requirements

Recent Surgery/Trauma:

Surgical stress affects glucose control

Electrolyte Status:

Electrolyte imbalances affect cellular metabolism

6 🧬 Hormonal & Reproductive Status

Pregnancy/Reproductive Status*:

Pregnancy significantly affects insulin needs

Thyroid Function:

Thyroid hormones affect metabolism and insulin sensitivity

Adrenal Function:

Adrenal hormones strongly affect glucose metabolism

Season (for animals):

Seasonal changes affect metabolism in many species

7 🌡️ Environmental Factors

Altitude:

Altitude affects oxygen levels and metabolism

Light Exposure:

Light cycles affect circadian rhythm

Social Environment:

Social stress affects hormone levels

Recent Behavior Changes:

Behavioral changes indicate glucose control issues

8 🍽️ Dietary & Nutritional Factors

Diet Type:

Diet composition affects glucose absorption

Feeding Schedule:

Feeding frequency impacts glucose patterns

9 💊 Concurrent Medications & Treatments

Concurrent Medications (Select all that apply):

Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple medications

Recent Anesthesia:

Anesthesia affects metabolism and glucose control

Current Fluid Therapy:

IV fluids can contain glucose or affect blood sugar

🎯 Calculation Confidence: Basic

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