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DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... DPP4 inhibitors work ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... Management #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
GLP-1 Agonists ... They work primarily ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... , and dopamine agonists ... → Radioactive Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
First Oral GLP-1 Agonist ... Dosing: 3 mg ... mg maintenance dose ... Otherwise, it works ... #Pharmacology #Endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
(Max of 3 doses) ... symptomatic after 3 doses ... Consider K-opoid agonists ... about adding Tolvaptan ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm
Insulin Calculations for Type 1 Diabetes 

Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR) 500/TDD = #g of carbs covered by
used in dosing ... mealtime insulin dose ... normal mealtime dose ... Type1 #Diabetes #DM1 ... #Pharmacology #Endocrinology