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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... agent • Does not cause ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Summary Mechanisms ... ATP-sensitive potassium ... cells, triggering insulin ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Continue ACEi or ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin ... #metformin #ACEi
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Summary Mechanisms ... glucose-dependent insulin ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Poorly controlled DM ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Poorly controlled DM ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin ... differential #diagnosis #causes