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Diabetes Combination Tablets - Estimated A1c Lowering 
Metformin + DPP4 
• Janumet (metformin + sitagliptin) 
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A1c Lowering Metformin ... DPP4 • Janumet (metformin ... 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 -
modifications Metformin ... events TZDs DPP-4 inhibitors ... SGLT2 inhibitors ... comparison #management #endocrinology ... #dm2
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Metformin ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First ... Line Treatment ... medication #Metformin ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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Sensitivity - Metformin ... CARB ABSORPTION INHIBITOR ... alpha-glucosidase inhibitor ... Diabetes #Management #pharmacology ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... combo product with metformin ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #DM2 ... #Diabetes #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
DPP-4 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Management #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Hyperandrogenism, Family Planning, Endometrial cancer prevention, Cardiovascular risk factor management
→ Weight
No FDA approved treatments ... Metformin 3. ... Letrozole (BMI >30 kg/m2 ... Syndrome #Management #endocrinology