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Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
ATP-sensitive potassium ... cells, triggering insulin ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Management of type 2 diabetes in adults: summary of updated NICE guidance
#diabetes #type2 #DM2 #management #NICE
diabetes #type2 #DM2 ... #medications #insulin
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... after starting insulin ... Start PostPrandial Insulin ... relative with DM2
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
HHS) Absolute Insulin ... deficit: - Type I DM ... : No insulin produced ... - Type II DM ... stresses that ↑ insulin
INSULIN CONVERSION

Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) =
INSULIN CONVERSION ... daily dose of insulin ... & most type 2 DM ... who aren’t on an insulin ... hyperglycemia #dm2
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
minutes) Decrease potassium ... Fluids Shift potassium ... intracellularly: • Insulin ... Sodium bicarbonate Potassium ... Hyperkalemia #management #potassium
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
140-180 mg/dL Insulin ... daily dose of insulin ... • Weight-based insulin ... stop mealtime insulin ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
- Differential Diagnosis ... K+ into cells: Insulin ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #causes #potassium
Hyperkalemia Management
Membrane Stabilizers:
 • Calcium gluconate
Shifters:
 • Insulin + glucose
 • Albuterol
Excreters:
 • Furosemide
 • Sodium
gluconate Shifters: • Insulin ... Management #Treatment #Potassium
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
Dose (TDD) of Insulin ... TDD in units of insulin ... weight in Kg • Insulin ... IV or V CKD) or insulin ... endocrinology #diabetes #DM2