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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 ... and compares the hypoglycemia ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #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
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Hyperglycemia - ... Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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Oral Hypoglycemics ... INCRETIN AGENTS • GLP ... - Prevents GLP ... #pharmacology # ... DM2 #DMII #Classification
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Diabetes Morning ... those without diabetes ... insulin levels causes ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... normally inactivates GLP ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... - Screening, Diagnosis ... -> Start Oral Hypoglycemic ... • Secondary Causes ... algorithm #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #comparison #table ... #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... agent • Does not cause ... hypoglycemia ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology