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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 ... and compares the hypoglycemia ... #endocrinology ... #treatment
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Hyperglycemia - ... Stress: • Stress Hyperglycemia ... Infarction #Hyperglycemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Diabetes Morning ... those without diabetes ... insulin levels causes ... patients without diabetes ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Pharmacologic treatment of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes

#Diabetes #Management #Algorithm #endocrinology #pharmacology #medications
Pharmacologic treatment ... of hyperglycemia ... adults with type 2 diabetes ... #Diabetes #Management ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
agent • Does not cause ... hypoglycemia ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Presbyopia • Hyperglycemia ... degeneration • Diabetic ... Concussion Other Causes ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
adenomas that require treatment ... For pituitary masses ... Hyperprolactinemia • Diabetes ... Headaches • Nausea ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
experience, the cause ... or induced by treatment ... The video highlights ... Syndrome #clinical #video ... #ophthalmology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hypercalcemia, Hyperglycemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... Renal failure - Hypoglycemia