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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 ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Metformin ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First ... Treatment for Diabetes ... 2000 mg daily if ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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Hypoglycemics in Diabetes ... Management 1 INSULIN ... Sensitivity - Metformin ... #Management #pharmacology ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Recommended is treating ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR ... #Insulin #metformin
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
including most 2 diabetics ... Add sliding scale ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... endocrinology #diabetes ... #DM2
Diabetes Medication Choice
-Diabetes Medication Choice decision aid cards provide information on medications commonly used to treat
Choice -Diabetes ... research studies is ... - To date only metformin ... #Type2 #DM2 #PatientInfo ... Reduction #Costs #Pharmacology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... 50% mealtime • If ... Mellitus • If ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... cells, triggering insulin ... Contraindications: Glyburide is ... #Summary #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 ... Factor (ISF) 1800 ... patients with type 1 diabetes ... SensitivityFactor #Type1 #Diabetes ... #DM1 #Pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... Each is available ... combo product with metformin ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Medications #DM2