OHA's and Insulin Basics

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OHA

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Oral Hypoglycemic Agents

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Insulin

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Hormone regulating blood sugar

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Metformin

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First-line OHA for Type 2 Diabetes

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Sulfonylureas

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Stimulate insulin release

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DPP-4 Inhibitors

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Increase incretin levels

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GLP-1 Agonists

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Mimic incretin hormone

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Insulin Types

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Rapid, Short, Intermediate, Long-acting

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Basal Insulin

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Long-acting, background insulin

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Bolus Insulin

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Short-acting, mealtime insulin

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HbA1c

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Glycated hemoglobin, diabetes marker