type 2 diabetes med

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metformin

MOA:

  • insulin sensitizer

  • decrease glucose production

first line drug DM2

use:

  • decrease BG

  • decrease hyperglycemia

AE:

  • lactic acidosis

  • N/V/D

  • abd discomfort

  • Vit B deficiency

teach:

  • with food

  • no alcohol

  • sun protection


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sulfonylureas

glipizide , glyburide

MOA:

  • increase insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and number receptor

use:

  • decrease BG

  • hyperglycemia

AE:

  • weight gain

teach:

  • no alcohol

  • sun protection


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sitagliptin

MOA:

  • slow breakdown GLP-1

  • increase effects of incretin

use:

  • decrease BG

  • hyperglycemia

AE:

  • well tolerated

teach:

  • no alcohol

  • sun protection

  • well tolerated


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DM 2

insulin resistance

develop over time

diet + exercise

lifestyle

  • decrease weight

  • no smoke/alcohol