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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... manage Type 2 diabetes ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy
Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale (ACB Scale)
 
Categorical Scoring:
 •	 Possible anticholinergics include those listed with ascore
may increase the risk ... the ACB total score ... the ACB total score ... increase in the risk ... Medications #List #Pharmacology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... elderly ± with dementia ... DM2 • High risk ... • Gestational Diabetes ... @AmyChung #Diabetes
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED scores for stroke risk and bleed risk on anticoagulation

C	Congestive Heart Failure	1

H	Hypertension	1

A2	Age >75	2

D	Diabetes Mellitus	1

S2	Stroke,
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED scores ... for stroke risk ... and bleed risk ... Age >75 2 D Diabetes ... HASBLED #Comparison #Score
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Jardiance) - Best risk ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Treatment for Diabetes ... form to minimize risk ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Adjustments due to Risk ... #Dosing #Dose #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... outcomes in high risk ... effect) • May ↑ risk ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
development of diabetes ... syndrome, increased risk ... people), elevated risk ... Table #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... associated with t risk ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes