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Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
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Oral Hypoglycemics ... INCRETIN AGENTS • GLP ... - Prevents GLP ... #pharmacology # ... DM2 #DMII #Classification
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Summary Mechanisms ... cells, triggering insulin ... : Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #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 ... a low risk of hypoglycemia ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Diabetes #DM2
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... glucose-dependent insulin ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
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 ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

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