Diabetes Flashcards
Which medication is FDA approved for the prevention of T1D in those with high-risk?
Teplizumab
Which test is used to determine if a patient is still producing insulin?
C-peptide
C-peptide is released by the pancreas only when insulin is released
What is the preferred treatment of Gestational DM?
Insulin preferred
Diagnostic results for Diabetes
1) A1C: >= 6.5%
2) FBG (>8hr): >= 126 g/dL
3) OGTT (2 hr BG): >= 200 mg/dL
Diagnostic results for Pre-Diabetes
1) A1C: 5.7-6.4%
2) FBG (>8hr): 100-125 g/dL
3) OGTT (2 hr BG): 140-199 mg/dL
What are the GOAL levels in Diabetes?
A1C: <7%
Pre-prandial: 80-130 mg/dL
2-hr postprandial: <200 mg/dL
What is the eAG equivalent of an A1c of 6%?
126 mg/dL
*Each additional 1% increase by ~28 mg/dL
What is the drug of choice for Diabetes + HF or CKD?
SGLT2i
What is the drug of choice for Diabetes + ASCVD or high risk?
SGLT2i or GLP-1
What combinations of medications to avoid for Diabetes?
SU + Insulin [Increases hypoglycemia]
DPP4i + GLP1a [Overlapping mechanisms]
What is the role of the incretin-hormone GLP-1?
1) Increases insulin secretion
2) Decreases glucagon secretion
3) Slows gastric emptying and improves satiety
What are the GLP1 agonist drugs?
1) Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy for weight-loss)
2) Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda for weight-loss)
3) Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
4) Exenatide (Byetta)
5) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
Which GLP1 is not weekly dosing?
1) Liraglutide subQ (Daily)
2) Exenatide subQ (ER version is once weekly) (BID dosing)
Which GLP1 is available as oral?
Semaglutide (PO daily) - Rybelsus
What is the role of SGLT2 in the body?
1) Found in the proximal renal tubule
2) Allows the reabsorption of glucose
What are the SGLT2i medications?
1) Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
2) Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
3) Canagliflozin (Invokana)
Once daily medication PO - Take in AM
What is the renal limitations of SGLT2i?
Use only if eGFR >= 20
Contraindicated in dialysis patients
How does Metformin work?
[BIGUANIDE]
1) Lowers hepatic glucose production
2) Increase insulin sensitivity
3) Lowers intestinal absorption of glucose
What are the brand names of Metformin?
Glucophage, Glumetza, Fortamet
Contraindication of Metformin?
-DO NOT USE if eGFR < 30
-Metabolic Acidosis
Metformin drug interactions?
1) Metformin + Contrast media (Lactic Acidosis)
2) Metformin + Alcohol (Lactic Acidosis)
3) Metformin + Topiramate (Metabolic acidosis)
How do sulfonylureas work?
The stimulate insulin secretion
Sulfonylurea Medication?
1) Glyburide (Glynase)
2) Glipizide (Glucotrol)
3) Glimepiride (Amaryl)