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When it comes to diabetes medication, how do nurse practitioners decide what medication would be appropriate for their patient? Now clearly we know that metformin is the first line medication but what do you do when metformin just doesn't cut it? In the post, I am discussing the nurse practitioner’s mindset and what we should consider when prescribing medications for diabetes.
Dopamine Receptor Agonists | What You Need To Know // In this video, I discuss the Dopamine Receptor Agonists which includes the drug Bromocriptine.
This drug class has an unknown Mechanism of Action but effects the postprandial glucose. It’s similar to the Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors and lowers the Hgb A1c minimally about 0.1-0.4%. Your ideal patient has a mildly elevated blood glucose and it’s used as an adjunct therapy, not as a monotherapy. Below, I’ve linked the YouTube video and the FREE cheat sheet for your viewing.
Bile Acid Sequestrants (Welchol) // In this video, I discuss Bile Acid Sequestrants which includes the drug, Welchol. What's interesting about this medication is that it is commonly used for lipid therapy and is an adjunct therapy for Diabetes Type 2.
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors: What You Need to Know // In this video, I discuss the AGi's. This drug class includes the drugs, Acarbose & Meglitol.
In this video, I discuss one of my favorite classes, the SGLT2 Inhibitors. You'll find in this drug class Invokana, Farxiga, & Jardiance.
In this video, I discuss the drug class that carries Januvia, Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4- Inhibitors or DPP-4is's.
In this video, we discuss THIAZOLIDINEDIONES and what you need to know when prescribing and managing this drug class! This drug class includes Pioglitazone (Actos).
Meglitinides and what you need to know about the drugs repaglinide & nateglinide…
In today’s video, we are going to talk about the drug class, SULFONYLUREAS. This drug class includes the medications Glimepiride, Glipizide, and Glyburide. Tune in to learn what nurse practitioners need to know!
Hey guys! In this video, I discuss METFORMIN and the “Need to Know” info that the nurse practitioner needs to consider when prescribing to their patients.
