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Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
Diabetes Type 2 ... First line therapy is ... Established ASCVD or CKD ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... Management #Algorithm #endocrinology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action: Binds ... contraindicated in CKD ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Treatment for Diabetes ... 2000 mg daily if ... form and consider using ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Do not initiate if ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... UT Is, vulvovaginal ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... a potassium binder ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... #Pharmacology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
50% mealtime • If ... Mellitus • If ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... • Saxagliptin is ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology