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Diabetes Combination Tablets - Estimated A1c Lowering 
Metformin + DPP4 
• Janumet (metformin + sitagliptin) 
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Diabetes Combination ... Tablets - Estimated A1c ... Tablets #Oral #DM2 ... #Pharmacology # ... Pills #Endocrinology
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Summary Table ... modifications Metformin ... table #comparison #management ... #endocrinology ... #dm2
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Diabetes Medication Choice
-Diabetes Medication Choice decision aid cards provide information on medications commonly used to treat
- To date only metformin ... images/2507 #Management ... #DM2 #PatientInfo ... #SideEffects #A1c ... Reduction #Costs #Pharmacology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Hypoglycemic (First Line: Metformin ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... • High risk population ... #algorithm #DM2
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
has a smaller A1c ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology