Overview
This course covers the pharmacology of drugs used to treat diabetes mellitus, including insulin analogs, incretin mimetics, DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, and more. The learning outcomes include understanding the pathophysiology of diabetes, mechanisms of action of various glucose-lowering drugs, and the roles of different medications in managing blood glucose levels. The course teaches about insulin production, pancreatic cells, glycogen, glucagon, and glucose function. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on oral hypoglycemic agents. The intended audience includes students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in learning about pharmacological treatments for diabetes.
Syllabus
Diabetes review
Insulin Analogs
Synthetic Amylin
Incretin Mimetics
DPP4 Inhibitors
Sulfonylureas
Glinides
Biguanides
Thiazolidinediones
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors
Taught by
Speed Pharmacology