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Dec 10

Diabetes Medications

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An overview of the classes, mechanisms, indications, and side effects of diabetes medications, including metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor antagonists, DPP4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas. Pdf of slides available for download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9SDUwepGWeUTmtscnJSSjR5OE0

Summary of 2017 ADA Guidelines: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-guidelines

Complete 2018 ADA Guidelines: https://diabetesed.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2018-ADA-Standards-of-Care.pdf

Summary of AACE Guidelines: https://www.aace.com/disease-state-resources/diabetes/depth-information/glycemic-management-type-2-diabetes

Strong Medicine video on the Normal Physiology of Insulin and Glucagon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3J6QRMerQE

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Jun 18

Oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes

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To learn more visit: http://www.AnimatedDiabetesPatient.com
Experts provide simple, understandable explanations about the different oral medications that are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They discuss the major classes of drugs and modes of action.

To learn more visit: http://www.AnimatedDiabetesPatient.com
Diet and exercise are the most effective treatments for type 2 diabetes – in most cases. All other treatments including pills and insulin and other injectables have a supporting role and should be used in conjunction to diet and exercise. Medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes require that patients also adhere to diet and exercise.
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