Glycolipid modifications during peritoneal dialysis in patients with chronic renal failure

Ten patients with progressive CRF were studied for the major indices of glycolipid metabolism during the first application of peritoneal dialysis. From the 2nd hour the concentration of dialysis fluid is 4.5g%, while the electrolyte content is unchanged. During treatment a constant increase of glycemia and insulinemia with a fall of plasma-free fatty acids and serum triglycerides was observed. The authors attribute such modifications to hyperglycemia and consequently to the high glucose of the dialysis bath.