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Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
Hypoglycemia Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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Hypoglycemia Workup ... and Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... #Workup #Differential ... Diagnosis #insulinoma #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
- Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... : Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... Does not cause hypoglycemia ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... SGLT2 inhibitors ... These work by inhibiting ... #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #Diabetes #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
They work primarily ... a low risk of hypoglycemia ... upset (since it works ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 inhibitors work ... minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
FIASP - Insulin Aspart vs Novolog

Have you heard about Fiasp, a new version of insulin aspart
Though it still works ... can also cause hypoglycemia ... FastActing #Insulin #Pharmacology ... #EBM #Endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
and Management Summary ... Differential Diagnosis ... Diagnosis and Workup ... levels to <1ng/mL ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology