Pharmacology of Diabetes Mellitus | Mechanisms of Action

Pharmacology of Diabetes Mellitus | Mechanisms of Action

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The video provides an overview of various drugs used to treat diabetes, excluding insulin. It covers the mechanisms and roles of different drug classes such as Biguanides, Thiazolidinediones, Sulfonylureas, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Each class of drugs is explained in terms of how they help manage blood glucose levels, either by enhancing insulin secretion, improving glucose uptake, or increasing glucose excretion. The video also discusses the physiological processes these drugs target, including liver glucose production, pancreatic insulin release, and kidney glucose reabsorption.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the effects of lifestyle changes on diabetes management?

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Discuss the importance of insulin sensitivity in diabetes treatment.

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What is the significance of incretins in the context of diabetes?

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Explain the role of Amylin in glucose regulation.

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