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Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... Recurrent severe hypoglycemia ... relative with DM2 ... • Gestational Diabetes ... @AmyChung #Diabetes
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... #DKA #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... endocrinology #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Ketoacidosis
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
: Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
INSULIN CONVERSION

Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) =
& most type 2 DM ... or at risk for hypoglycemia ... DharSaty #insulin #diabetes ... #hyperglycemia ... #dm2 #basalinsulin
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Does not cause hypoglycemia ... mL/minute/1.73 rm2 ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... Pharmacology #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 ... a low risk of hypoglycemia ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... deficit: - Type I DM ... endocrinology #diabetes ... #diabetic #ketoacidosis ... #hyperglycemic
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... Pharmacology #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... or anti-hyperglycemic ... numerous anti-hyperglycemic ... manage Type 2 diabetes ... #medications #diabetes
"Eight I's" mnemonic for the main causes of hyperglycemia. #hhs #dka #ketoacidosis #diabetes #diabetic #em #differential
main causes of hyperglycemia ... #ketoacidosis #diabetes ... #diabetic #em #