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DiabetologiaJun 6, 2026

Time-restricted eating versus dietetic guidance on glycaemic outcomes in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes: a non-inferiority randomised clinical trial

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Adjusted Body Weight (AjBW).

DiabetologiaJun 5, 2026

Early glycaemic exposure and cancer risk in people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes

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We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Adjusted Body Weight (AjBW).

Intensive Care MedicineJun 2, 2026

Nutrition support in the ICU: current evidence and evolving standards

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Adjusted Body Weight (AjBW).

Adjusted Body Weight

Clinical Standard: Calculates Ideal Body Weight (Devine Formula) and Adjusted Body Weight for drug dosing in obese patients.

Biological Sex

Height

cm

Actual Weight

kg

Awaiting assessment

Based on the Devine Formula

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

When to Use

Dosing of hydrophilic medications in obese patients (e.g., Aminoglycosides).

Nutritional assessment and calorie requirement calculations in patients with BMI > 30 kg/m2.

Initial ventilator setting calculations when Ideal Body Weight (IBW) may lead to under-ventilation in significant obesity.

Estimation of metabolically active tissue mass in morbidly obese individuals.

Inclusion Criteria

Intended for patients whose Actual Body Weight (ABW) exceeds their Ideal Body Weight (IBW) by more than 20% or if BMI > 30 kg/m2.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026