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| some meds have high risk for hypoglycemia, especially w/ renal compromises |
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| Caution in elderly w/ renal failure and CHF |
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Term
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Definition
can be used in patients w/ renal failure
contraindicated in those w/ hepatic disase
contraindicated in those w/ AHA ClassIII and IV heart failure |
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Term
| Glucose Blocking GI agents |
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Definition
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Definition
Weight neutral
Slows down inactivation of incretin hormones GLP-1 and glucose dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) |
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Definition
Activates GLP
Less hypoglycemic risk
Injected twice daily |
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Term
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Definition
Often selected if other co-morbities
No contraindications |
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