function of ADH
Protein based hormones (water soluble), – Act as first messengers i.e. they bind to receptors causing intracellular signalling which activates a secondary messenger within the cell.

function of insulin
protein based hormone, water soluble
β cells of the endocrine glands of pancreas secrete insulin (decrease BGL)
Cyclic AMP second-messenger mechanism of water-soluble hormones.
function of follicle stimulating hormone
oestrogen function
Days 1-10:
–Oestrogen (and inhibin) initially inhibit anterior pituitary secretion of FSH and LH by negative feedback
–After day 10 very high oestrogen has a positive feedback on anterior pituitary and hypothalamus, causing a surge of LH stimulating ovulation
Days 14-25:
–High levels of oestrogen and progesterone inhibit LH and FSH
–secretion from anterior pituitary by negative feedback
LH function
Contents
Days 1-10:
–Oestrogen (and inhibin) initially inhibit anterior pituitary secretion of FSH and LH by negative feedback
–After day 10 very high oestrogen has a positive feedback on anterior pituitary and hypothalamus, causing a surge of LH stimulating ovulation
Days 14-25:
–High levels of oestrogen and progesterone inhibit LH and FSH
–secretion from anterior pituitary by negative feedback
progesterone function
gonadotropin releasing hormone
problems with uncontrolled chronic T2D would face, e.g. comorbidities, metabolic acidosis
chronic complications KNIVES
chronic complications include microvascular or macrovascular.

signs and symptoms of poorly controlled diabetes
non-pharmacotherapy plan for diabetic pt.
– Diet
– Exercise
– Healthy eating is a critical component in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
– In over 50% of people presenting with type 2 diabetes restriction of energy intake, increased activity and weight reduction will initially normalise blood glucose levels (medication is likely to be needed later)
– Loss of body weight will also improve blood pressure and lipid profiles in people with diabetes

pharmacological therapy for diabetics
treatment for diabetics no just glucose, need to target glucose, lipid and blood pressure.
split mixed regimen

basal bolus regimen

oral medication for T2D
When people with Type 2 DM commence insulin, they are often maintained on one (or more) of their oral therapies
– More about these generally later, but with regard to their combination with insulin:
– Metformin
Reduces insulin requirements in obese patients
Assists in controlling weight gain associated with insulin use
– Insulin secretagogues
• Require functioning beta cells to be effective
– Acarbose
• Reduces variations in glucose levels, especially post-prandially
– Thiazolidinediones
Assist in sensitising tissues to insulin, hence may be useful in the presence of insulin resistance
Combination of insulin with with rosiglitazone is now CI
– Incretin therapies
• New agents with limited evidence when combined with insulin; appear to improve BSL control
– Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2)
• New agents with limited evidence when combined with insulin; can increase risk of hypos
oral med for T2D mechanism of action

therapeutic plan for T2D

1, 2 line for T2D treatment

3rd line for treating T2D

metformin

sulfonylureas

incretin therapy

how does incretin work
– By inhibiting DPP-4 these agents increase concentration of GLP-1 and GIP (the ‘incretin’ hormones)
– results in increased glucose-dependent insulin secretion, reduced glucagon production and delayed gastric emptying
– Appear to be less effective in reducing HbA1c than metformin, sulfonylureas or thiazolidinediones
– So far data is lacking on long-term safety, morbidity and mortality outcomes
– But a potential advantage over some treatments is a lack of weight gain and low risk of hypoglycaemia
GLP-1 agonist, agents acting on incretin
e.g. exenatide
– These are all injectable agents that mimic the effects of endogenous GLP-1
– SignificantGIAEs
– nausea and/or vomiting in up to 50% of patients – but usually improves with continued treatment
– Safety alert regarding exenatide and pancreatic damage
– Data lacking on long-term safety, morbidity and mortality
outcomes
– But as with DPP-4 inhibitors are good for weight - typically lead to weight loss