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1
Q

Name the drugs used to treat diabetes

A
Insulin
Metformin
Sulphonylureas
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors
2
Q

What are the sub-types of insulin treatments? Give an example of each

A
Ultrafast (aspart)
Rapid (novorapid)
Short (humulin s)
Intermediate (humulin I)
Long (detemir)
Very long (degludec)
3
Q

Adverse effects of insulin?

A
Hypoglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia
Lipodystrophy
Painful injection
Insulin allergies
4
Q

What is the action of metformin?

A

Increases glucose uptake by tissues

Decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis

5
Q

What are the benefits of metformin treatment?

A

Limits weight gain

Decreases the likelihood of CVS events

6
Q

Side effects of metformin?

A
GI disturbances
Vitamin B12 deficiency (uncommon)
Lactic acidosis (rare)
7
Q

Action of sulphonylureas?

A

Stimulates beta cells to release insulin

8
Q

Side effects of sulphonylureas?

A

Weight gain

Hypoglycaemia

9
Q

Benefits of sulphonylureas?

A

Decreases microvascular risk

10
Q

Where do SGLT2 inhibitors work?

A

PCT (reducing glucose reabsorption)