Diabetes
Insulin, and the tablets and injections for type 2 diabetes, from metformin to SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists. 14 drugs in 7 classes. Read them through, then practice: their classes, how they work, what they treat and what they're known for. 15 questions, about 5 minutes.
Free, and no account needed.
In this group
The classes and their drugs
- InsulinsActivating insulin receptors, so muscle and fat take up glucose
- Insulin glargineInsulin lisproRegular insulin
- BiguanidesReducing the liver's glucose output and improving insulin sensitivity
- Metformin
- SulfonylureasClosing KATP channels on beta cells, so the pancreas releases insulin
- GliclazideGlimepirideGlibenclamide
- DPP-4 inhibitorsBlocking the enzyme DPP-4, so gut incretin hormones last longer
- SitagliptinLinagliptin
- SGLT2 inhibitorsBlocking glucose reabsorption in the kidney, so glucose leaves in the urine
- EmpagliflozinDapagliflozin
- GLP-1 receptor agonistsActivating GLP-1 receptors, raising insulin and curbing appetite
- SemaglutideLiraglutide
- ThiazolidinedionesActivating PPAR-gamma, so fat, muscle and liver respond better to insulin
- Pioglitazone