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Staying up to date with the latest blood glucose–lowering medications is an important part of diabetes management. Check out our comprehensive chart to understand how your meds work, and keep the list handy for times when your health care provider suggests changes to your treatment plan. DRUG CLASS. HOW IT PRIMARILY WORKS.
For Diabetes: Indicated as monotherapy or in combination with metformin, sulfonylurea, pioglitazone, linagliptin or insulin or as add-on combination in patients with established cardiovascular disease. May provide additional glycemic control at 25 mg if eGFR ≥30.
Insulin brands chart. Insulin Characteristics. There are four main classes of insulin, which are categorized based on the following characteristics: Onset: How long it takes the insulin to enter the bloodstream. Peak time: How long it takes the insulin to reach maximum impact. Duration: How long the insulin remains effective before it wears off.
GLP-1 receptor agonists with weight reduction indications can be used in patients with T2D and BMI ≥27 kg/ m2. GI AEs are typically mild and transient and can be mitigated: Slower dose titration. Counsel patients to reduce amount eaten on the first three days after injection.
•Current Diabetes Meds: metformin 500 mg ER 3 tabs per day, pioglitazone 30 mg daily • Cardiovascular Meds: ARB, statin, ASA • BG pattern: fasting average 160-180 mg/dL, post-meal average 260 mg/dL, no
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING CHART (for patients not on intravenous insulin) Normal range 4.0-7.0mmol/L. Acceptable range whilst in hospital is 4.0-11.0mmol/L, excluding pregnancy. If patient is unwell or has ketones seek advice.
Combines long-acting insulin with a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The insulin helps glucose enter the cells to be used as fuel. The GLP-1 receptor agonist helps release insulin when blood glucose is high and lower the amount of glucose produced by the liver. *Cost is based on the lowest-priced drug in its class.
