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Sodium Correction for Hyperglycemia

Adjusts measured sodium for hyperglycemia-driven osmotic dilution — the classic Katz correction factor.

For healthcare professionals.These calculate a score or a measurement from values you enter. They do not diagnose, and they are no substitute for clinical judgement. If you are a patient, discuss any result with your own doctor rather than acting on it.
mEq/L
mg/dL

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Source

  1. Katz MA. Hyperglycemia-induced hyponatremia. N Engl J Med. 1973;289(16):843-844.
  2. Hillier TA et al. Hyponatremia: evaluating the correction factor for hyperglycemia. Am J Med. 1999;106(4):399-403.

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