3 results
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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Metformin in Diabetic ... maximum dose eGFR ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management ... #kdigo #initiation
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... not initiate if eGFR ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
T2D, CKD, & an eGFR ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR ... #Insulin #metformin