Endocrinology Calculators
Tools for hormonal, metabolic assessment and glycemic control.
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What are Endocrinology Calculators?
Endocrinology calculators are specialized clinical tools that assist endocrinologists and attending physicians in managing hormonal, metabolic, and glycemic disorders. They enable calculation of insulin doses for diabetes mellitus, assessment of insulin resistance through HOMA-IR, estimation of thyroid hormone replacement, and evaluation of metabolic indices related to metabolic syndrome and obesity. Based on guidelines from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology, American Diabetes Association, and international protocols, these calculators optimize glycemic control, adjust hormone therapies, and stratify metabolic risk accurately and individually.
When to Use These Tools
- Calculation of insulin doses in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Assessment of insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome
- Adjustment of levothyroxine doses in hypothyroidism
- Estimation of metabolic and cardiovascular risk
- Calculation of glycemic correction in acute hyperglycemia
- Planning of basal-bolus insulin regimens
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate initial insulin dose?
Initial insulin dose varies according to diabetes type, weight, and insulin sensitivity. In type 2 diabetes, generally start with 0.1-0.2 U/kg/day of basal insulin. In type 1, 0.5-0.7 U/kg/day divided into basal and bolus. Always individualize and adjust according to glycemic response.
What is HOMA-IR and when to use it?
HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) is an index calculated with fasting glucose and insulin to assess insulin resistance. Values >2.5 suggest resistance. It is useful in metabolic syndrome assessment, but does not replace oral glucose tolerance test.
Do calculators replace continuous monitoring?
No. Calculators provide initial estimates, but fine-tuning doses requires frequent glucose monitoring (glucometer or CGM), assessment of glycemic patterns, and individualized adjustments considering diet, physical activity, and clinical conditions.