Insulin and hypoglycaemic agents Flashcards
What blood glucose level should a diabetic patient be aiming for pre- and post-prandial?
Pre-prandial: ~4-7 mmol/L
Post-prandial: ~5-9 mmol/L
What is the MOA of Metformin?
- Increases insulin sensitivity
- Decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis
- 1st line in T2DM
When should Metformin be offered to patients?
If HbA1c continues to rise ot 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) on lifestyle interventions
What are the potential side effects of Metformin? When is Metformin contraindicated?
Side effects:
- GI upset
- Lactic acidosis
Contraindication:
- Patients with an eGFR <30 ml/min
What is the MOA of sulfonylureas?
- Stimulate pancreatic B cells to secrete insulin
When are sulfonylureas indicated in the management of T2DM?
If HbA1c has risen to 58 mmol/mol (7.5%) then a second drug (along with metformin) should be added
- sulfonylureas are one of those drugs
Give examples of sulfonylureas.
Gliclazide and glimepiride
What are the potential side effects of sulfonylureas?
- Hypoglycaemia
- Weight gain
- Hyponatraemia
What is the MOA of Thiazolidinediones?
- Activate PPAR-gamma receptor in adipocytes to promote adipogenesis and fatty acid uptake
When are thiazolidediones indicated?
- Can be used as 2nd line, in combination with metformin
- Can be used in triple therapy with metformin + sulfonylurea/SGLT2 inhibitor
What are the potential side effects of thiazolidinediones? When are they contraindicated?
Side effects:
- weight gain
- fluid retention
- increased risk of bladder cancer
- liver impairment
Contraindicated in heart failure
What is the MOA of DPP-4 inhibitors/gliptins?
- Increase incretin levels which inhibits glucagon secretion
- Inihibtion of glucagon promotes insulin secretion
When are DPP-4 inhibitors indicated?
- Can be used 2nd line, in combination with metformin
- Can be used in triple therapy with metformin + sulfonylurea
What are the potential side effects of gliptins?
- increased risk of pancreatitis (but generally well tolerated)
What is the MOA of SGLT2-inhibitors?
- Inhibits reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys
- Excess glucose excreted via the urine