Describe the differences in the pharmacological management of type I and Type II diabetes, as a short paragraph.

Advanced Pharmacology NURS6521 Week 5

Instructor tips on Diabetes discussion:

Here is what you would do to learn & teach as well as score well on Week 5 diabetes discussion:

Post a brief explanation of the differences between the types of diabetes, type 1, type 2.

Describe the differences in the pharmacological management of type I and Type II diabetes, as a short paragraph.

Mention the classes of drugs used in type II diabetes management as a short paragraph.

Describe one type of drug used (that are presently well used) to treat the type of diabetes you selected (either from type I and type II), including proper preparation and administration of this drug.

Discussion should include advanced practice pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of the agent you have selected.

Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.

2 Peer replies should be in-depth discussion, in focus, on advanced pharmacological management of diabetes.

Pick one medication below to do. 

 Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-IV inhibitors): They are called gliptins. MOA: Gliptins stops DPP-4 enzyme from degrading incretin hormone

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2): They are gliflozins. MOA: drugs block SGLT2 transporter so reuptake of glucose from renal tubules is inhibited.

Amylin analogue injectable: The human amylin analogue is pramlintide. Amylin is located with insulin and is co-secreted with insulin from insulin secretary granules.