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Endocrine | Antidiabetic Medications


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πŸŽ™οΈ Episode Description: Antidiabetic Medications – Oral Agents & Injectables

In this comprehensive episode of PodBites, Jude Abdalla and Serina Abushaikha take you on a full-spectrum tour of antidiabetic pharmacology β€” breaking down the mechanisms, indications, side effects, and clinical pearls of both oral and injectable therapies. Through natural dialogue and high-yield explanations, they make diabetes drug therapy easier to digest than ever.

πŸ’‘ Key Highlights:

βœ”οΈ Sulfonylureas & Meglitinides – K+ channel closure, hypoglycemia, and dose timing
βœ”οΈ Metformin – Hepatic glucose suppression, GI side effects, and lactic acidosis risks
βœ”οΈ TZDs – PPAR-Ξ³ action, weight gain, heart failure precautions, and bone risks
βœ”οΈ Acarbose & Miglitol – Delayed carb absorption and GI bloating explained
βœ”οΈ DPP-4 inhibitors & GLP-1 agonists – Incretin-based magic with weight and satiety effects
βœ”οΈ SGLT-2 inhibitors – Glucosuria, weight loss, and cardiorenal protection
βœ”οΈ Insulin Therapy – Types, pharmacokinetics, basal-bolus regimens, and insulin pumps
βœ”οΈ Side Effects – Hypoglycemia red flags, lipodystrophy prevention, and weight considerations

Whether you're prepping for exams, rounds, or real-world prescribing, this episode gives you the full playbook for treating diabetes pharmacologically.

🎧 Tune in and level up your clinical game β€” only on PodBites!

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