The author has no conflicts of interest regarding oral semaglutide or any other diabetes medication. The GLP-1 agonists have been growing in popularity. The benefit of good A1C lowering effect coupled with the potential for weight loss are two of the main reasons why...
Glucagon can be a lifesaver, literally. Glucagon’s primary use is in the setting of severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon works by increasing cyclic AMP which causes glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. This ultimately leads to an increase in glucose in the blood and helps...
Orthostasis risk with SGLT-2 Inhibitors is a potential minor concern, particularly in our geriatric population. While a drop in blood pressure can be a good thing for a significant chunk of diabetes patients, that potential modest drop can lead to an increased...
Today I’m going to discuss a case involving a patient concern with inappropriate production of milk (formally known as galactorrhea). Keep an eye at the end of this post for some MAJOR announcements about upcoming content releases! For now, here’s the...
Insulin is one of the highest risk medications that our patients can take. Complex insulin regimens can create confusion amongst our geriatric patients. These regimens can obviously be beneficial as well if they are done correctly. One of the challenges is trying to...
I definitely get some questions from students and pharmacists preparing for certification exams. I wanted to put together this Diabetes Medication Comparison Table that highlights really important stuff that you need to remember. Drug/Class Primary Mechanism of...
