Gerardo Hernandez @DrGerardoHernandez
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Glucose-lowering medication in type 2 diabetes - Algorithm

#Diabetes #Medications #Algorithm #Pharmacology #Pharmacotherapy #Hypoglycemic #Management #Endocrinology
type 2 diabetes - Algorithm ... #Medications #Algorithm ... Pharmacotherapy #Hypoglycemic
Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 
High Potency:
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 
Clobestasol propionate 0.05%
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%
Fluocinonide 0.05%
Medium Potency:
Betamethasone
Topical Corticosteroid ... 2.5% Topical Corticosteroids ... to limit side effects ... ambcarerx #Topical #Corticosteroid
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect ... idea of Somogyi effect ... patients experience hypoglycemia ... response to the hypoglycemia ... prevent the night hypoglycemia
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... titrate up to effects ... only few side effects