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Testing for Diabetes Type II
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Hemoglobin A1c test
 - Random blood sugar test
 - Fasting
Testing for Diabetes ... - Hemoglobin A1c ... test - Random ... Classification #Testing #A1c ... Glucose #Laboratory #Endocrinology
Prediabetes and Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria

There are a few methods to test if a patient has diabetes.
few methods to test ... most common is an A1c ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Diagnosis #Criteria #A1c ... #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... DPP4 inhibitors work ... has a smaller A1c ... Pharmacology #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
to treat Type 2 Diabetes ... They work primarily ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
• Gestational dating ... • Mean sac diameter ... biometrics: BPD, HC, AC ... Evaluate placenta POCUS ... Obstetrics #Ultrasound #POCUS
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... Otherwise, it works ... have significant A1c ... #semaglutide #Diabetes ... #Pharmacology #Endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly: frontal bossing ... Diagnosis and Workup ... glucose suppression test ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Finger Abscess on POCUS

This 40yo diabetic presents with 3rd MCP pain and erythema x 2d, now
Finger Abscess on POCUS ... This 40yo diabetic ... having difficulty moving ... What the best step ... Finger #Abscess #POCUS