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Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
if it is true (Whipple's ... check labs like insulin ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
-> Start Basal Insulin ... after starting insulin ... elderly ± with dementia ... relative with DM2 ... Management #algorithm #DM2
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
HHS) Absolute Insulin ... deficit: - Type I DM ... : No insulin produced ... - Type II DM ... pathophysiology #comparison #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 ... comparison #management #endocrinology ... #dm2
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
140-180 mg/dL Insulin ... daily dose of insulin ... • Weight-based insulin ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... comparison #table #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
Dose (TDD) of Insulin ... TDD in units of insulin ... weight in Kg • Insulin ... #pharmacology #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
cells, triggering insulin ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
• Increases insulin-mediated ... mL/minute/1.73 rm2 ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
-> Stimulates Insulin ... will stimulate insulin ... Management #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
The “twin cycles” of diabetes, first introduced by Roy Taylor in 2008.  
#fatty liver #fatty
diabetes #t2d #dm2 ... #insulin resistance ... pathophysiology #endocrinology