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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP ... Mellitus • If ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
medications for insulin ... GLP1 that is currently ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
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
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... glucose-dependent insulin ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
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 ... patients with type 1 diabetes ... SensitivityFactor #Type1 #Diabetes ... #DM1 #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... normally inactivates GLP ... combination therapy with GLP-I ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Increase Incretins (GLP-I ... -> Stimulates Insulin ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
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 ... ADA/KDIGO Consensus ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Insulin #metformin