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Oral diabetic medication classes

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Class
MOA
Med Pearls
Generics
A1C reductions
Biguanide   decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity   * B12 Deficiency, GI Upset, Black Box warning: Lactic acidosis   Metformin   1.5%  
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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor   Inhibit pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase, block carbohydrate hydrolysis to glucose, to decrease postprandial blood glucose   Administer with food, Contraindicated in cirrhosis, IBD, and intestinal obstruction   Acarbose, Miglitol   0.5-0.8%  
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Thiazolidinediones   Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma activator, which improves insulin sensitivity   Increased risk for bladder cancer, Contraindicated in Heart Failure   Rosiglitazone, Pioglitazone   0.5-1.5%  
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DiPeptidyl Peptidase4 Inhibitor (DPP-4)   Prolong the active incretin levels of GLP-1 and GIP (decreases glucagon release, increase insulin release, and slow gastric emptying)   May cause Pancreatitis, FDA warning for Saxagliptin and Alogliptin for increase risk of heart failure   Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin, Linagliptin, Alogliptin   0.5-1%  
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Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT 2)   Decreases reabsorption of filtered glucose from proximal tubule, increasing glucose excretion in urine   UTI’s common with this class, FDA warning of increased risk for AKI and Euglycemic DKA   Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin   0.5-0.8%  
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Sulfonylureas   Stimulate insulin release for pancreatic beta cells   Don’t use in Sulfa Allergy, Watch for Hypoglycemia   Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride   1-2%  
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Meglitinides   In presence of glucose, stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells   Administer 15 to 30 minutes before meals, May cause weight gain   Repaglinide, Nateglinide   0.5-1.5%  
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