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Type 1 DM
Autoimmune destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas
Type 2 DM
Combination of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency; progressively lower insulin secretion over time
Risk factors for Type 2 DM
1st degree relative w/ DM
Native American, African American, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander
Overweight
Physical inactivity
HTN
HDL < 35 and/or TG > 250
Hx of CVF
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Microvascular complications
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Peripheral neuropathy
Autonomic neuropathy (ED, gastroparesis, loss of bladder control)
Macrovascular complications
Coronary artery disease (HTN, MI, HF)
Cerebrovascular disease (TIA/stroke)
Peripheral artery disease
DM lifestyle modifications
Weight loss
Waist circumference < 35 in (female), < 40 in (male)
Diet
Monitor carb intake
Limit saturated fat intake < 7% of total calories
Minimize trans fat intake
Exercise 30 min x 5 days
Smoking cessation
Vaccinations required for diabetics
Influenza
Hep B
Pneumovax
TdaP
Metformin
Glucophage
Biguanide
IR 500 mg QD-BID or 850 mg QD
ER 500-1000 mg QD w/ dinner
1st line therapy for DM
BLACK BOX --- lactic acidosis
Janumet
Sitagliptin + Metformin
Metformin Contraindications
SCr > 1.4 (female) or > 1.5 (male)
CrCl < 60 mL/min
Metabolic acidosis
Temporary d/c w/ iodinated contrast media (resume after 48 hrs if renal function is normal)
STOP in any case of hypoxia
Hepatic impairment
Metformin Adverse Effects
D/N/V/flatulence
Weight neutral
Metformin Interactions
Alcohol, iodinated contrast dye - increase risk of lactic acidosis

Decreases Vitamin B12 absorption
Glipizide
Glucotrol
Sulfonylurea
IR 5-10 mg BID
XL 5-10 mg QD, max 20 mg QD
Glimepiride
Amaryl
Sulfonylurea
1-2 mg QD, max 8 mg QD
Glyburide
DiaBeta
2.5-5 mg QD, max 20 mg/d
Contraindicated in CrCl < 50 ml/min
Metformin MOA
Decreases hepatic glucose production
Decreases intestinal absorption of glucose
Improves insulin sensitivity
Sulfonylurea Info
Stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells

SE - hypoglycemia, weight gain

CYP 2C9 substrates

Take w/ food
Sulfonylurea Contraindications
Use w/ meglitinides
Sulfa allergy
Glyburide --- CrCl < 50 mL/min
Meglitinide Info
Stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells

SE - hypoglycemia, mild weight gain, upper respiratory tract infxn

Repaglinide, nateglinide
Pioglitazone
Actos

15-30 mg QD, max 45 mg QD

Contra in active bladder cancer
Thiazolidinedione MOA
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonists
Increases uptake and utilization of glucose by the peripheral tissues
TZD Warnings and Side Effects
BLACK BOX --- NYHA Class III/IV heart failure
Don't use pioglitazone in active bladder cancer

CYP 2C8 substrates

SE - peripheral edema, weight gain, UTRIs
CHF, increased fracture risk, increased LFTs
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors
Cause reversible inhibition of membrane-bound intestinal alpha-glucosidases which hydrolyze oligosaccharides and disaccharides to glucose
Delays glucose absorption

Ex. Acarbose, Miglitol
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor Warnings and Side Effects
Contra in inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial or complete intestinal obstruction

SE - GI effects, weight neutral

Take w/ full glass of water w/ 1st bite of food

Treat hypoglycemia w/ glucose tablets or gel
Sitagliptin
Januvia
DPP-4 Inhibitor
100 mg QD
CrCl 30-49 --- 50 mg QD
CrCl < 30 --- 25 mg QD
DPP-4 Inhibitors
Prevent the enzyme DPP-4 from breaking down incretin hormones, GLP-1, and GIP
Increase insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells
Decrease glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells

Ex. Sitagliptin, saxagliptin, linagliptin (no renal dose adjustment), alogliptin
DPP-4 Inhibitor Adverse Effects and Interactions
Nasopharyngitis, Upper RTIs, UTIs, peripheral edema, rash, hypoglycemia
Weight neutral

Saxagliptin --- CYP 3A4 substrate
Linagliptin --- CYP 3A4 and P-glycoprotein substrate
Canagliflozin
Invokana
SGLT2 Inhibitor
100 mg Qbreakfast (max 300 mg Qbreakfast)

CrCl 45-60 - 100 mg max

Contra in CrCl < 45 mL/min
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Reduces reabsoprtion of filtered glucose and lowers renal threshold for glucose --- increases urinary glucose excretion

UGT substrate

Ex. Canagliflozin
SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects and Misc.
SE - female genital mycotic infxns, UTIs, hyperkalemia, increased urination, hypoglycemia

Contra - CrCl < 30 mL/min, ESRD, or on dialysis

Increases AUC of digoxin
Exenatide
Byetta, Bydureon (ER)
GLP-1 agonist

IR --- 5 mcg SC BID x 1 month, then 10 mcg SC BID
ER --- 2 mg SC q7 days
GLP-1 Agonists MOA
Analogs of glucagon-like peptide-1
Increases insulin secretion
Decreases glucagon secretion
Slows gastric emptying and improves satiety

Ex. Exenatide, liraglutide
GLP-1 Agonists Misc.
BLACK BOX --- possible thyroid cancer

Contra - family hx of medullatry thyroid carcinoma, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, CrCl < 30 mL/min, severe GI disease

SE - nausea, V/D/C, weight loss, hypoglycemia

Pancreatitis, caution in moderate renal impairment
Liraglutide
Victoza
GLP-1 Agonist

0.6 mg SQ QD x 1 wk, then 1.2 mg SQ QD
Pramlintide
Symlin
Analog of amylin
Slows gastric emptying and increases satiety
SE --- hypoglycemia, nausea, anorexia
BLACK BOX - coadmin w/ insulin
Bromocriptine
Cycloset
Dopamine agonist
Works in the CNS to decrease insulin resistance
Take w/ food
Rapid acting Insulin
Aspart (Novolog), Glulisine (Apidra), Lispro (Humalog)
Last for a meal
Dosed for amount of carbs in a meal or in fixed regimen
Clear
Regular insulin
Humulin R, Novolin R
Inject 30 min before meal
Onset of action - 30 minutes, lasts 6-10 hours
Clear
NPH insulin (Intermediate insulin)
Humulin N, Novolin N
Onset is 1-2 hours, peak of 4-8 hours, duration of 24 hrs
Cloudy
Long-acting insulin
Detemir (Levemir), Glargine (Lantus)
Onset 1-2 hrs, duration ~24 hrs
DO NOT PEAK
Don 't mix w/ other insulins
Diabetes drugs that cause hypoglycemia
Insulin
Sulfonylureas and meglitinides
GLP-1 agonist, DPP-4 inhibitor, TZDs, Invokana
Pramlintide (Symlin)
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
Dizziness, HA
Anxiety, shakiness
Sweating, excessive hunger
Confusion, clumsy or jerky movements
Tremors, palpitations, blurred vision
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Occurs when there is not enough insulin and the body breaks down fat to make energy
May be initial presentation of Type 1 DM or the result of patient stopping insulin therapy
DKA Symptoms
Hyperglycemia
Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia
Blurred vision
Metabolic acidosis (fruity breath, dyspnea)
Dehydration
DKA Lab Values
Glucose > 300
Ketones (+) in urine and blood
pH < 7.2
Bicarb < 15
WBC 15-40
DKA Treatment
IV fluids, electrolytes
Insulin