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diabetes Flashcards

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Dx of prediabetes

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  1. A1c: 5.7-6.4%
  2. FPG:100-125
  3. OGTT: 140-199
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Dx of DM

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  1. A1c >6.5
  2. FPG: >126
  3. OGTT: > 200
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glycemic target in DM: not pregnant

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A1c: <7
pre-prandial: 80-130
2-hr PPG: <180

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glycemic target in DM: pregnant

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pre-prandial: < 95
1-hr PPG: < 140
2-hr PPG: < 120

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microvascular disease

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retinopathy, DKD, peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy (gastroparesis, loss of bladder control, ED)

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macrovascular disease

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CAD, CVA, PAD`

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ASA for ppx in DM

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recommended for secondary prevention or in pregnancy to prevent preclampsia

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Cholesterol control in DM

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-high intensity statin: for those with DM + ASCVD or those 50-75 w/ multiple ASCVD risk factors
-moderate intensity statin: DM + 40-75 years (no ASCVD) and DM + <40 + ASCVD risk factors
-if on maximally tolerated statin and still not at goal can add ezetimibe

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diabetic retinopathy

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eye exam

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vaccinations for patients with diabetes

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HBV, influenza, pneumococcal

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DKD

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-monitor urine albumin and eGFR annually
-treat albuminuria with ACEi or ARB
-if eGFR > 25 mL/min and urine albumin > 300: SGLT2

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neuropathy

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-foot exams
-pregabalin, duloxetine, or gabapentin

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blood pressure

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  • <130/80 mmHg (if ASCVD > 15%)
  • <140/80 mmHg (if ASCVD < 15%)
    -no albuminuria: thiazide, DHP CCB, ACEi, or ARB
    -albuminuria: ACEi or ARB
    -CAD: ACEi or ARB
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natural products

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cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, chromium

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first-line treatment for T2DM

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metformin + life style changes

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second drug regardless to A1c

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-ASCVD or high risk: GLP-1a or SGLT2
-HF: SGLT2
-CKD: SGLT2 or GLP-1a
-if ASCVD or high risk and still above goal: add GLP-1 or SGLT2 (if not added), TZD, basal insulin, SU, DPP-4i

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DO NOT COMBINE

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DPP-4i + GLP-1a
SU + Insulin

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second drug if A1c is above goal & no ASCVD, HF, or CKD

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-any class
-consider hypoglycemic risk, weight loss/gain potential, cost
-best for hypoglycemic risk: DPP-4i, GLP-1a, SGLT2, TZD
-best for weight loss: GLP-1a or SGLT2
-best for cost: SU or TZD

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Biguanide

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-decreasing hepatic glucose production, increasing insulin sensitivity, and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose
-Metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Glumetza)
-lactic acidosis (risk increases with renal dysfunction)
-contraindicated in eGFR < 30 and do not start if eGFR 30-45
-diarrhea and nausea
-decrease A1c 1-2%, weight neutral, no hypoglycemia

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SGLT2

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-Canagliflozin (Invokana); Dapagliflozin (Farxiga); Empagloflozin (Jardiance)
-ketoacidosis
-genital mycotic infections, urosepsis, pyelonephritis, nec fasc (perineum)
-hypotension and AKI
-invokana: incr risk of leg and foot amputations - do not use in eGFR <30 unless albuminuria > 300
-farxiga: do not start in eGFR < 25
-Jardiance: do not use for glycemic control in eGFR < 30
-weight loss, incr urination, incr thirst

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Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists (GLP-1a)

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-incr glucose-dependent insulin secretion, decrease glucagon secretion, slow gastric emptying, improves satiety
-liraglutide (victoza); Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
-increased risk of thyroid C cell carcinoma
-Warnings: pancreatitis, is not recommended in patients with severe GI disease
-Side effects: weight loss, nausea
-do not use with DPP4-i

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Insulin secretagogues: SU

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-Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL); Glimepiride (Amaryl); Glyburide
-do not use in those with sulfa allergy
-highest risk of hypoglycemia
-decreases A1c by 1-2%
-Glucotrol XL produces a ghost tablet

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Insulin secretagogues: meglitinides

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-repaglinide and nateglinide
-hypoglycemia
-weight gain

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Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP4-i)

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-prevent DPP4 from breaking down incretin hormones
-sitagliptin (Januvia); Linagliptin (Tradjenta)
-sitagliptin requires renal adjustment for eGR 30 and less
-warnings: pancreatitis, arthralgias, renal failure
-DO NOT USE WITH GLP1-a

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TZDs

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-PPARy agonists that increase peripheral insulin sensitivity
-pioglitazone (Actos); Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
-exacerbate HF (DO NOT USE WITH NYHA III/IV), edema, risk of fractures

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Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors

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-Acarbose (Precose)
-inhibit metabolism of intestinal sucrose
-each dose should be taken with first bite of each meal

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Metformin/pioglitazone (Actoplus)

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metformin + TZD

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Metformin/sitagliptin (Janumet)

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metformin + DPP-4 inhibitor

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Metformin/Canagliflozin (Invokamet)

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metformin + SGLT2

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Basal insulin

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glargine (Lantus, Toujeo), detemir (levemir), degludec (Tresiba - extra long acting)
-peakless
-onset of 3-4 hrs and duration > 24 hrs
-impact fasting glucose
-Lantus is 100 IU, toujeo is concentrated at 300 IU/mL

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intermediate-acting insulin

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-insulin NPH
-can be used as basal insulin
-onset of 1-2 hrs and peaks at 4-12 hrs
-dosed BID

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rapid-acting insulin

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-aspart (Novolog), lispro (Humalog), and glulisine
-provide bolus dose
-fast onset of 15 min, peak 1-2 hrs, and duration of 3-5 hrs

33
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short acting insulin

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-insulin regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
-onset of 30 min, peaks at 2 hours, and lasts 6-10 hrs
-preferred for IV infusions (should be prepared in non-PVC container)

34
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concentrated insulin

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for those that require > 200 IU/day

35
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Mixed insulin

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-70 NPH/ 30 R (Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30)
-75/25 mix (lispro protamine/lispro)
-50/50 (lispro protamine/lispro)

36
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starting insulin in T2DM

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  1. add basal insulin: 10 IU SC QD or 0.1-0.2 SC/kg/day and titrate base on FPG
  2. if not at goal: add prandial insulin - 4 IU or 10% of basal dose SC once daily prior to largest meal
    3a: if not at goal: full basal/bolus reigmen
    3b: if not at goal: mixed insulin regimen
37
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starting insulin in T1DM

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  1. 0.5 IU kg/day
  2. insulin dosed on TBW
  3. 50% of the TDD is administered as basal insulin and 50% a prandial (bolus) insulin
    -calculate TDD (0.5 IU/kg/day, using TBW)
    -divide TDD into 50% basal insulin and 50% bolus (rapid-acting) insulin
    -divide the bolus insulin evenly among 3 meals
38
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starting regimen with NPH and Regular insulin

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-not preferred as it does not mimic natural insulin
-2/3 of the TDD is given as NPH and 1/3 is given as regular insulin

39
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adjusting basal insulin

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low BG trend: decrease the basal or NPH insulin dose
high BG trend: incr basal or NPH insulin dose

40
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postprandial BG high or low

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-if following same meal on most days - regular or rapid-acting insulin dose taken prior should be increased/decreased

41
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preprandial BG high or low

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-if high or low before the same meal on most days - regular or rapid-acting insulin dose taken before the previous meal should be increased/decreased

42
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mealtime dosing

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  1. use the same insulin dose every time
  2. calculate an insulin dose at each meal
    -bolus dose calculated with the insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR)
    -ICR indicates the grams of carbs covered by 1 IU of insulin
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ICR: Rule of 450 FOR REGULAR

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450/TDD of insulin = g of carbohydrates covered by 1 IU of regular insulin

44
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ICR: Rule of 500 FOR RAPID-ACTING

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500/TDD of insulin = g of carbohydrates covered by 1 IU of rapid-acting insulin

45
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Correction factor: 1500 Rule FOR REGULAR

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1500/TDD of insulin = correction factor for 1 IU of regular insulin

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Correction factor: 1800 Rule FOR RAPID-ACTING

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1800/TDD of insulin = correction factor of 1 IU of rapid-acting insulin

47
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correction dose

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(BG now) - (target blood glucose) / correction factor = correction dose

48
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converting between insulin

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-most insulin conversions are 1:1
-except NPH dosed BID > insulin glargine dosed daily –use 80% of the NPH dose
-except toujeo -> insulin glargine or levemir–use 80% of the toujeo

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Room temperature stability: 10 days

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humalog mix 50/50 and 75/25 pens
humulin 70/30 pen

50
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Room temperature stability: 14 days

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humulin N pen
novolog mix 70/30 pen

51
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Room temperature stability: 31 days

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Humulin R U-100, N and 70/30 vials

52
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Room temperature stability: 40 days

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humulin R U-500 vial

53
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Room temperature stability: 42 days

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Novolin R U-100, N, and 70/30 vials, levemir vial and pen

54
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Room temperature stability: 56 days

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tresiba, toujeo

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needle gauge

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-higher the gauge, the thinner the needle
-32G thinnest
-28G thickest
-shorter needles and higher gauge needles cause less pain
-shortest needles are 4 mm and 5 mm
-8 mm needles are long enough

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hypoglycemia

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dizziness, anxiety/irritability, shakiness, headache, diaphoresis, hunger, cofnusion
-severe hypoglycemia can cause seziures, coma, and death

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hypoglycemia tx: Rule 15

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-pure glucose or gel is preferred
1. take 15-20 g of glucose or simple carbs
2. recheck BG after 15 min
3. if hypoglycemia continues repeat steps 1 and 2
4. once BG is normal, eat a small meal or snack

58
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hypoglycemia tx for those unconcious

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dextrose or glucagon

59
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drugs that cause hypoglycemia

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insulin, SU, meglitinides, alcohol, beta blockers

60
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drugs that increase BG

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BB, thiazide, loop diuretics, tacrolimus, cyclosporine, protease inhibitor, quinolones, antipsychotics, statins, steroids, cough syrups, niacin

61
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drugs that decrease BG

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BB, quinolones, tramadol

62
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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-high BG, ketoacidosis, and ketonuria
-BG > 250, ketones, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration
-anion gap

63
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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state

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-severe dehydration with altered consciousness
-confusion, delirium
-BG > 600
-extreme dehydration

64
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DKA and HHS tx

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-aggressive fluids (first) and insulin
1. fluids: start with NS and when glu reaches 200 mg/dL change to D5W1/2NS
2. R insulin infusion: 0.1IU/kg bolus then 0.1 IU/kg/hr continuous infusion OR 0.14 IU/kg/hr continuous
3.prevent hypokalemia
4. treat acidosis if pH < 6.9; acidosis may be corrected by fluids - give sodium bicarb

65
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if presents with: cancer

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avoid GLP-1a

66
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if presents with: gastroproesis, GI disorder

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Avoid GLP-1a and pramlintide

67
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if presents with: genital infection/UTI

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avoid SGLT2

68
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if presents with: HF

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avoid TZDs, alogliptin, saxagliptin

69
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if presents with: hypoglycemia

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avoid insulin, SU, meglitinides, and pramlintide

70
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if presents with: hypotension/dehydration

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avoid SGLT2

71
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if presents with: hypokalemia

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avoid insulin

72
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if presents with: ketoacidosis

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avoid SGLT2

73
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if presents with: lactic acidosis

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avoid metformin

74
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if presents with: osteopenia/osteoprosis

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avoid canagliflozin and SU

75
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if presents with: pancreatitis

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avoid DPP-4 i, GLP-1a

76
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if presents with: peripheral neuropathy, PAD, foot ulcers

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avoid canagliflozin

77
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if presents with: sulfa allergy

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avoid SU

78
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if presents with: renal insufficiency

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avoid metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, exenatide, glyburide

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