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Template:DM outpatient managment
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Type II Diabetes Outpatient Management
- 1st line: Metformin 500mg BID → 1000mg BID, do not give in people with abnormal LFT's, CHF Stage 3/4 and ARI, CKD
- 2nd Agent: Glipizide start 2.5mg BID → 5mg BID, need to monitor for hypoglycemia
- 3rd Agent: Pioglitazone
- After 3 agents: need to start insulin if not controlled
- NPH BID or Lantus Qday (0.5mg/kg) and titrate to Fasting Blood Sugar
