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Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Summary Mechanisms ... cells, triggering insulin ... contraindicated in CKD ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #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 ... Insulin Lifestyle ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... comparison #management #endocrinology ... #dm2
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
(stage IV or V CKD ... including most 2 diabetics ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... • Increases insulin-mediated ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Continue ACEi or ... ml/min per 1.73 m2 ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... glucose-dependent insulin ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... transfusions), ↓insulin ... (DM, DKA, octreotide ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Treatments: • Insulin
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
and Management Summary ... • Metabolic: Insulin ... Mortality due to CVD ... Acromegaloid): insulin ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology