Diabetes Flashcards by Susan French | Brainscape

Q

Say dipeptidyl peptidase 5 times

What is the drug name in full?

A

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

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DPP4i stands for?

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Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

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What do dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors do? (3)

A

inhibit DPP4i
this prevents breakdown of incretin
this leads to increased insulin release and decreased glucagon release from the pancreas

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Dawn Phenomenon

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Diabetic pt = Sweaty, nightmares, poor sleep, headache but…

> 4 mmol/L at 3am checks = fasting hyperglycemia r/t growth hormones in the morning

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