Endocrine Abstracts

Three people (two males), with mean age (range) 65 (49–75) years, presented as emergencies with acute renal failure (AKI). They had type 2 diabetes mellitus, with mean duration 7 (2–12) years. All three were taking anti-hypertensive therapy: two were on ramipril and one on losartan and indapamide. All three were taking metformin with mean daily dose 2.6 (1.7–3.0) g. All three patients had mild renal impairment (CKD stage 3), but renal function was stable 2–...