Diabetes Mellitus (Pt 2): Medications for Treatment

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Learning Objectives
Identify the two main goals of diabetic medication management and hyperglycemia management in desired Hbg A1c level, fasting blood sugar levels, and before meal and after meal blood glucose levels.
Describe the various methods of insulin administration, different types of insulin, and the rationale behind sliding scale prescription.
Illustrate at least four types of action for oral diabetic agents used to manage hyperglycemia.
Identify at least two non-diabetic types of medication for management of long term disease management for diabetes.