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Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
weight of various classes ... of type-2 diabetes ... - Metformin - ... Weight Gain ++++ #diabetes ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... maximum dose #Metformin ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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Metformin in Diabetic ... eGFR < 30: Stop metformin ... annually if on metformin ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... agent • Does not cause ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Metformin ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... Hypoglycemic (First Line: Metformin ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... kidney), which causes ... combo product with metformin ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... Medications #DM2 #Diabetes
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... #causes