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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... #dosing #estimation ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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Management 1 INSULIN ... Sensitivity - Metformin ... ) 3 CARB ABSORPTION ... #Management #pharmacology ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... requirements are ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
of an ACEi or ARB ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin ... #ARB.
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... combo product with metformin ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Medications #DM2 ... #Diabetes #Endocrinology
Insulin Calculations for Type 1 Diabetes 

Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR) 500/TDD = #g of carbs covered by
for Type 1 Diabetes ... Insulin-to-Carb ... calculations used in dosing ... #DM1 #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
to treat Type 2 Diabetes ... medications for insulin ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... -> Stimulates Insulin ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology