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Diabetes Drugs Flashcards

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how does metformin work?

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reduces hepatic glucose production (gluconeogenesis), and increases gut glucose utilisation and metabolism inhibits complex 1 in respiratory chain → increased ATP

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effect of metformin on weight?

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losing

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side effects of metformin?

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GI upset
lactic acidosis

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side effects of insulin >

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hypoglycaemia
weight gain
lipodystrophy

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