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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
insulin-mediated glucose ... mL/minute/1.73 rm2 ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Prediabetes and Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria

There are a few methods to test if a patient has diabetes.
include the Oral Glucose ... fasting plasma glucose ... random plasma glucose ... Prediabetes #Diabetes #DM2
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
BHB elevated • Glucose ... BHB normal • Glucose ... endocrinology #Diabetes #DM2
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 (sodium/glucose ... reabsorption of filtered glucose ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
by inhibiting glucose ... patient to excrete glucose ... diuretics but for glucose ... due to increased glucose ... #Medications #DM2
Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Uremia High Glucose ... Decrease #Diagnosis #DM2
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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proximal tubule glucose ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #pharmacology #DM2
This is what a shoulder dislocation looks like on US before and after reduction. Focus on
Focus on the joint ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS ... #MSK #Shoulder
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 ... -> -> Incr glucose ... Death • Incr Glucose ... Constipation - MSK
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Inpatient blood glucose ... and continuous glucose ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2