Overview of Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

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 Endocrinologist, goes over the first line and second line medications available today for the treatment of diabetes.

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Dr. Amish Parikh

Dr. Amish Parikh

MD, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
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Dr. Bruce Perkins

Dr. Bruce Perkins

MD, MPH, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
Dr. Samantha Sandler

Dr. Samantha Sandler

Endocrinologist
Toronto, ON
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Quiz: Do You Understand Overview of Medications for Type 2 Diabetes? ( 5 participated.)

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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True
False
1

Insulin was discovered in the 1920s.

2

DPP-4 inhibitors are used for second-line treatment for diabetes.

3

DPP-4 inhibitors are fine if a patient has a history of pancreatitis.

4

SGLT-2 inhibitors tend to promote weight gain.

5

There are newer medications that have come out that can be injected once a week.

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