Treatment of Diabetes Learning Objectives By the end of this session you should be able to: Define the goals of therapy for type 1 and 2 diabetes in accordance with the American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines 2020 & 2021, including the recently updated indications for: Metformin GLP-1 receptor agonists SGLT-2 inhibitors List the categories of pharmacologic agents used in the management of patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes Explain the following for each drug category: mechanisms of action indications contraindications potential side effects major advantages /disadvantages Identify the drug category that individual diabetic medications belong to based upon their non-proprietary names (e.g
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Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, berries like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, papaya, bell peppers (especially yellow and red), Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and leafy greens like spinach and kale are all excellent sources of vitamin C
Pirfenidone, an antifibrotic agent, is in the clinical phase II of application [56]