On this podcast episode, I discuss the pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions of insulin lispro (Humalog).
I spend some time on this podcast episode discussing carb ratios and sliding scale insulin when using insulin lispro.
Potassium is critical to monitor in diabetic ketoacidosis as insulin therapy can cause significant hypokalemia.
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Nov 20
Glycopyrrolate Pharmacology
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to reduce excessive secretions, particularly in palliative care, postoperative settings, and certain neurologic conditions. It works by blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, which decreases salivary and respi ... Show More
11m 47s
Nov 13
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Pharmacology
Bisacodyl, commonly known by the brand name Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative widely used for short-term relief of constipation and bowel preparation before procedures. It works by directly stimulating the enteric nerves in the colon, increasing peristalsis, and promoting bowel e ... Show More
15m 53s
Apr 2022
#330 Inpatient Diabetes Part 1: Insulin regimens, oral hypoglycemics, corrections scales and more!
<div>Dominate inpatient diabetes! In this part 1 of 2, we discuss how to handle oral hypoglycemics, how to choose an initial insulin regimen, the use of correction scale insulin monotherapy, how to titrate insulin, how to use NPH for steroid-induced hyperglycemia (check out this ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2022
REBOOT #25 Master Hyperglycemia and DKA
Master the management of hyperglycemia, DKA, and learn to avoid common pitfalls. This episode is packed with clinical pearls from repeat guest, Endocrinologist, Dr. Jeffrey Colburn. Get the original show notes here!
Prior diabetes episodes:
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50m 19s
Jun 2023
HOMA-IR – The Best Insulin Resistance Test – Dr. Berg
<p>Insulin resistance can lead to numerous health issues, but how do you know if you have it? Find out about HOMA-IR, the best test for insulin resistance. In this podcast, I’m going to tell you about the best test for insulin resistance called the Homeostatic Model Assessment of ... Show More
3m 44s
Dec 2020
#140 - Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D.: A masterclass on insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
<div><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Gerald Shulman is a Professor of Medicine, Cellular & Molecular Physiology, and the Director of the Diabetes Research Cen ... Show More
2h 8m
Jan 2023
#238 – AMA #43: Understanding apoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease
<p><a href= "https://peterattiamd.com/ama43/?utm_source=podcast-feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=230116-pod-ama43&utm_content=230116-pod-ama43-podfeed"> View the Show Notes Page for This Episode</a></p> <p><a href= "https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/?utm_source=podcast-feed ... Show More
24m 23s
Feb 2021
#149 - AMA #20: Simplifying the complexities of insulin resistance: how it's measured, how it manifests in the muscle and liver, and what we can do about it
<p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob discuss all things related to insulin resistance by revisiting the i ... Show More
23m 7s