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Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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Oral Hypoglycemics ... Sensitivity - Metformin ... (Adlyxin) • DPP ... #pharmacology # ... DM2 #DMII #Classification
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... Does not cause hypoglycemia ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... One unique thing ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
medications for insulin ... a low risk of hypoglycemia ... very similar to DPP4s ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #DM2 #Endocrinology