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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Body breaks down fat for energy and produces ketones in the liver
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Sulfonylureas
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stimulate beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin and thus lowers blood sugar
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Biguanides
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reduces hepatic glucose production
increases insulin sensitivity in msucle and fat cells |
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alpha Glucose Inhibitors
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delays the digestion of carbohydrates and absorption of carbs. in the intestine
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alpha glucose inhibitors AE
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Bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Meglitinides
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stimulate pancreas to release insulin
DO NOT give to patients with Type 1 diabetes |
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Thiazolidinediones
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decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity
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