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Glucose-lowering medication in type 2 diabetes - Algorithm

#Diabetes #Medications #Algorithm #Pharmacology #Pharmacotherapy #Hypoglycemic #Management #Endocrinology
- Algorithm # ... Diabetes #Medications ... #Pharmacotherapy ... #Hypoglycemic #Management ... #Endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
own benefits and risks ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #diabetes #endocrinology
AACE/ACE 2018 Glycemic Control Algorithm

#AACE #2018 #Glycemic #Diabetes #DM2 #Control #Medication #Algorithm #Endocrinology #PrimaryCare #Management
Algorithm #AACE ... #2018 #Glycemic #Diabetes ... Medication #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology ... #PrimaryCare #Management
Managing side effects of birth control

Adverse effects associated with hormonal contraceptives (e.g. headache, breakthrough bleeding, etc)
effects of birth control ... breakthrough bleeding, etc ... progestin component, etc ... #management #medications ... #obgyn #table #
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
associated with higher risk ... hyperkalemia (ACEI, ARB, diabetes ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... Heart failure Central ... contraindications #table
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... - Review of medication ... increase the risk ... Pain control - ... limit them as able
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management
Optimal glycemic control is fundamental to the management of diabetes.

A1C% measurement approximately every 3 months determines
Optimal glycemic control ... fundamental to the management ... to reduce the risk ... #endocrinology ... #treatment #table
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
hyperkalemia, changes on ECG ... patients are at risk ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... hyperkalemia, and Table ... #Management #Medications