Pharmacology - Drugs for Diabetes

This course covers the pharmacology of drugs used to treat diabetes mellitus, including insulin analogs, incretin mimetics, DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, and more. The learning outcomes include understanding the pathophysiology of diabetes, mechanisms of action of various glucose-lowering drugs, and the roles of different medications in managing blood glucose levels. The course teaches about insulin production, pancreatic cells, glycogen, glucagon, and glucose function. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on oral hypoglycemic agents. The intended audience includes students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in learning about pharmacological treatments for diabetes.