S1 Ep. 3: Sugar, how you get so high? (SGLT2 receptor antagonists)

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Today we discuss all things relating to SGLT2 receptor antagonists. Specifically, we'll touch on their mechanism of action, the pathophysiology of how they predispose to DKA in the peri-operative setting, how to diagnose euglycaemic or hyperglycaemic DKA, and finally, how these drugs should be managed in patients undergoing elective surgery.

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Resources for today's episode:

https://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/ADS_DKA_SGLT2i_Alert_update_2020.pdf

https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/220cc6da-3eee-463b-9b66-4e8b33861d7e/Australasian-Anaesthesia-2019#page=

https://diabetessociety.com.au/documents/August2019_ALERT-ADS_SGLT2i_PerioperativeKetoacidosisfinal.pdf

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