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Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
and Titration Algorithm ... First line therapy is ... CKD #Diabetes #DM2 ... Medication #Management #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
Insulin: Weight-Based ... estimation #Weight #Based ... #pharmacology # ... endocrinology #diabetes ... #DM2
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Do not initiate if ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Contraindications: Glyburide is ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
appropriately • Weight-based ... 50% mealtime • If ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... UT Is, vulvovaginal ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... contraindicated if ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
the initial dose is ... based on serum ... use of calcium-based ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... • Saxagliptin is ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology