MetforminMetformin (oral) High No Neutral (potential for modest loss) Potential benefit Neutral Neutral Contraindicated with Neutral eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m² SGLT2 inhibitors (oral) Intermediate to high No Loss (intermediate) Benefit: Benefit: canagliflozin, empagliflozin canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, Benefit: canagliflozin, empagliflozin, dapagliflozin ertugliflozin See labels of individ- Unknown ual agents for dosage considerations for kidney function Glucose-lowering effect is minimal at eGFR <45 ml/min/ 1.73 m² and lower; continue or start for cardiovascular and kidney benefit if eGFR >20 ml/min/1.73 m². May continue until dialysis or transplantation Clinical considerations and adverse effects Gl side effects: mitigate with slow dose titration, extended-release formula- tions, and administration with food Potential for vitamin B12 deficiency: monitor and replete as appropriate DKA risk in individuals with insulin deficiency (rare in 12D): discontinue, evaluate, and treat promptly if sus- pected; be aware of predis-posing risk factors and clini cal presentations (including euglycemic DKA); mitigate risk with sick-day planning discontinue before sched- uled surgery (e.g., 3-4 days), during critical illness, fasting or during prolonged fasting Genital mycotic infections: mitigate risk with genital hygiene and avoid use in high-risk individuals Urosepsis and pyelonephri tis: evaluate individuals for signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections and treat promptly Necrotizing fascitis in the perineum (Fournier gangrene): rare; prompt treatment if suspected Intravascular volume deple tion: attention to volume status and blood pressure, particularly when ill or fast-ing; adjust other volume- contracting agents as appli-cable; monitor kidney func tion upon initiation Continued on. Give me dosage, how many times a day , titration, maximum dosages, how long and indication and contraindications of Metformin
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metformin dosage titration maximum dose indication contraindications
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting dose | 500 mg OR 850 mg | Once or twice daily with meals |
| Titration | Increase by 500 mg/week OR 850 mg every 2 weeks | As tolerated |
| Maintenance | 850-1000 mg | Twice daily (with meals) |
| Maximum dose | 2550 mg/day | Divided into 2-3 doses with meals |
Significant glycemic responses are typically not seen below 1500 mg/day; doses above 2000 mg add little extra efficacy and worsen tolerability.
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting dose | 500-1000 mg | Once daily with the evening meal |
| Titration | Increase by 500 mg/week | As tolerated |
| Maintenance | 1000-2000 mg | Once daily (evening meal) |
| Maximum dose | 2000 mg/day | Once daily; may split to 1000 mg twice daily if needed |
Switching from IR to ER: use the same total daily dose (up to 2000 mg), given once daily.
| Phase | Dose |
|---|---|
| Starting dose | 500 mg twice daily with meals |
| Titration | 500 mg/week increments |
| Maximum dose | 2000 mg/day |
| Contraindication | Details |
|---|---|
| eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m² | Absolute contraindication - drug is renally eliminated unchanged; accumulation causes lactic acidosis |
| eGFR 30-45 | Not recommended to initiate; use caution if already on it; some guidelines allow 500 mg daily with close monitoring |
| Metabolic acidosis / Lactic acidosis | Any active form of acidosis |
| Hepatic insufficiency | Impaired lactate clearance raises lactic acidosis risk |
| Hypersensitivity to metformin | Any documented allergic reaction |
| Severe hypoxemia | e.g., respiratory failure, severe CHF, sepsis |
| Alcohol abuse | Potentiates lactic acidosis risk |
| Iodinated contrast administration | Withhold metformin for 48 hours after IV contrast in patients with renal risk |
| Surgical procedures | Discontinue 3-4 days before scheduled surgery; hold during critical illness or prolonged fasting |
| Pregnancy (T2DM/GDM) | Not recommended as first-line per ADA 2025 - lifestyle + insulin preferred; if on metformin for PCOS, stop after 1st trimester |
| SCr ≥ 1.5 mg/dL (men) or ≥ 1.4 mg/dL (women) | Traditional creatinine-based cutoff (older labeling) |
| Effect | Notes |
|---|---|
| GI symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, metallic taste) | Most common; mitigate with slow titration, ER formulation, and taking with food |
| Lactic acidosis | Rare but serious; almost exclusively in renal insufficiency |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | Long-term use reduces B12 absorption; monitor levels and replete as needed |
| No hypoglycemia risk | As monotherapy; does not raise insulin levels |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) | Action |
|---|---|
| > 60 | No adjustment; monitor annually |
| 45-60 | No adjustment; monitor every 3-6 months |
| 30-45 | Do not initiate; if already on drug, reassess risk vs. benefit |
| < 30 | Contraindicated - discontinue |
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| Setting | Role |
|---|---|
| Type 2 Diabetes (no comorbidities) | First-line / starting agent |
| T2DM with ASCVD, HF, or CKD | Add-on to SGLT2-i or GLP-1 RA (which are now chosen first for organ-protective benefit) |
| Prediabetes prevention (Rec. 3.7) | Consider in high-risk adults, especially age 25-59, BMI ≥35 kg/m², FPG ≥110 mg/dL, A1C ≥6.0%, or prior GDM - Evidence Level A |
| PI3Kα inhibitor-induced hyperglycemia (Rec. 3.8 - NEW 2026) | Consider to prevent hyperglycemia in those on alpelisib or inavolisib - Evidence Level B |
| High-dose glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia (Rec. 3.9 - NEW 2026) | Consider to prevent/treat glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia - Evidence Level B |
| mTOR/PI3K inhibitor hyperglycemia (Rec. 9.35a - NEW 2026) | First-line treatment |
| Stable Heart Failure | Continue if eGFR >30 mL/min/1.73 m²; avoid in unstable HF or patients hospitalized for HF |
| Continue when insulin is initiated | Do not stop metformin when starting insulin |
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | 500 mg | Once or twice daily with meals |
| Titration | Increase by 500 mg every week (or 850 mg every 2 weeks) | As tolerated to minimize GI side effects |
| Maintenance | 1000-1500 mg | Twice daily with meals |
| Maximum | 2550 mg/day | 2-3 divided doses with meals |
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | 500-1000 mg | Once daily with evening meal |
| Titration | Increase by 500 mg weekly | As tolerated |
| Maximum | 2000 mg/day | Once daily; may split to 1000 mg twice daily if glycemic control insufficient |
ADA 2026 guidance: Meaningful glycemic effect typically requires ≥1500 mg/day. Doses >2000 mg provide minimal additional benefit and worse GI tolerability.
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) | Action |
|---|---|
| >60 | No adjustment needed; monitor annually |
| 45-60 | No dose adjustment; monitor every 3-6 months |
| 30-45 | Do NOT initiate; reassess risk/benefit if already on it |
| <30 | Contraindicated - discontinue |
| Dialysis / transplant | Contraindicated |
ADA 2026 also notes: glucose-lowering effect is minimal at eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m²; the drug may be continued for cardiovascular/kidney benefit in SGLT2-i context if eGFR >20 (this applies to SGLT2-i, not metformin).
| Contraindication | Notes |
|---|---|
| eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m² | Primary absolute contraindication |
| Metabolic/lactic acidosis | Any active form |
| Hepatic insufficiency | Impairs lactate clearance |
| Severe hypoxemia | Respiratory failure, severe decompensated HF, sepsis |
| Unstable or hospitalized heart failure | Avoid; may continue in stable HF if eGFR >30 |
| Iodinated IV contrast (eGFR 30-60) | Temporarily discontinue at time of procedure; restart 48 hours after if renal function stable |
| Surgery / critical illness / prolonged fasting | Discontinue 3-4 days before elective surgery; hold during critical illness |
| Alcohol abuse | Increases lactic acidosis risk |
| Hypersensitivity to metformin | Any prior allergic reaction |
| Pregnancy (T2DM/GDM) | Not recommended first-line per ADA 2026 - lifestyle + insulin preferred; if on metformin for PCOS, stop after 1st trimester |
| Issue | ADA 2026 Guidance |
|---|---|
| GI side effects (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, metallic taste) | Mitigate with slow titration, ER formulation, taking with food |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | Monitor periodically in chronic users, especially if dose ≥1500 mg/day, duration >4-5 years, or risk factors present (anemia, neuropathy, CKD, vegan diet). ADA 2026 annual labs table flags: "Vitamin B12 if taking metformin >5 years" |
| Hypoglycemia | Not associated as monotherapy - does not stimulate insulin secretion |
| Lactic acidosis | Rare; almost exclusively in patients with renal impairment - avoided by adherence to eGFR thresholds |
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SGLT2 inhibitors canagliflozin empagliflozin dapagliflozin ertugliflozin dosage indication contraindication ADA 2026

| Clinical Setting | Agents with Proven Benefit |
|---|---|
| T2DM - glycemic management (add-on or first-line with comorbidities) | All agents |
| ASCVD / High CV risk - MACE reduction | Canagliflozin, Empagliflozin |
| Heart Failure (HFrEF & HFpEF) | Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin |
| CKD (eGFR 20-60 and/or albuminuria) - slow CKD progression | Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin |
| MASH/MASLD (metabolic liver disease) | Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin (potential benefit) |
| NEW 2026 (Rec 11.9): T2DM + uACR ≥100 mg/g + eGFR 30-90 on RAS blocker | Simultaneous SGLT2-i + nsMRA initiation now recommended |
ADA 2026 key position: In T2DM with ASCVD, HF, or CKD - SGLT2-i should be chosen independent of A1C for organ protection.
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 100 mg | Once daily before first meal |
| Titration | Increase to 300 mg if tolerated and additional control needed | Once daily |
| Maximum | 300 mg/day | Once daily |
| eGFR limit | <45: do not start for glycemic use; ≥20: may start/continue for CV/kidney benefit | - |
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting (T2DM glycemic) | 5 mg | Once daily (morning) |
| Starting (HF or CKD indication) | 10 mg | Once daily (morning) |
| Titration | Increase to 10 mg if additional glycemic control needed | Once daily |
| Maximum | 10 mg/day | Once daily |
| eGFR limit | <45: do not initiate for glycemic use; may continue if eGFR drops to ≥25 for kidney/CV benefit | - |
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 10 mg | Once daily (morning) |
| Titration | Increase to 25 mg if additional glycemic control needed | Once daily |
| Maximum | 25 mg/day | Once daily |
| eGFR limit | <30: insufficient data for T2DM+CVD; <20: insufficient data for HF; ≥20 for CKD/CV benefit | - |
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 5 mg | Once daily (morning) |
| Titration | Increase to 15 mg if additional glycemic control needed | Once daily |
| Maximum | 15 mg/day | Once daily |
| eGFR limit | <45: do not initiate; no established CV/kidney outcomes trial evidence at low eGFR | - |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) | Action |
|---|---|
| >60 | Full use; all agents; monitor annually |
| 45-60 | Full use; glycemic benefit starts declining; monitor every 3-6 months |
| 20-44 | Glycemic benefit minimal - but continue or start for CV/kidney protection (cana, dapa, empa); check individual agent label |
| <20 | Do not initiate; limited evidence; consider only if already on therapy and continuing for non-glycemic benefit per label |
| Dialysis/ESKD | Contraindicated |
| Contraindication | Notes |
|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes | Not FDA-approved; high DKA risk (~4% incidence; 5-17x higher than T1DM without SGLT2-i) |
| Active DKA or history of SGLT2-related DKA | Do not restart |
| Dialysis / ESKD | Contraindicated for all agents |
| Serious hypersensitivity to specific agent | Avoid that agent and related compounds |
| Pregnancy / breastfeeding | Avoid |
| Severe volume depletion | Correct before initiating |
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Major surgery / prolonged fasting | Hold 3-4 days before |
| Critical illness, dehydration, severe vomiting | Hold immediately (sick-day rules) |
| Iodinated contrast procedure | Hold on day of procedure |
| Hospitalization for acute illness | Hold during admission |
| Very-low-carbohydrate diet / prolonged fast | High DKA risk - hold or avoid |
| Effect | Management |
|---|---|
| Genital mycotic infections (most common) | Hygiene counseling; avoid in high-risk individuals |
| UTI / urosepsis / pyelonephritis | Evaluate and treat promptly |
| Necrotizing fasciitis - Fournier gangrene | Rare; urgent surgical + antibiotic treatment |
| Euglycemic DKA | Educate on ketone monitoring; risk factors: fasting, alcohol, low-carb, insulin deficiency. Up to 71% present with glucose ≤250 mg/dL |
| Volume depletion / hypotension | Adjust diuretics; monitor BP and renal function on initiation |
| Lower limb amputations | Canagliflozin - monitor foot care closely |
| Bone fractures | Canagliflozin - monitor in osteoporosis risk patients |
| Transient eGFR dip on initiation | Expected hemodynamic effect; do not stop unless severe |
GLP-1 RAS (SQ; High to very high No Loss (intermediate to very high) Benefit: dulaglutide, semaglutide also available in oral formulation) CV effects Kidney effects Progression of Effect on MACE iraglutide, semaglutide (SQ and oral) Effect on HF CKD Dosing/use considerations MASH effects Benefit: Benefit for See labels of individ Benefit: semaglutide (SQ) kidney end ual agents for dosage points in CVOTs, driven considerations for semaglutide (SQ) kidney function No dose adjustment Neutral: exenatide once weekly, lixisenatide Dual GIP and Very high GLP-1 RA (SQ) No Loss (very high) Under investigation Benefit: tirzepatide by albuminuria outcomes: dulaglutide, liraglutide, semaglutide (SQ) Demonstrated benefit for progression of CKD for semaglutide (sa) Potential benefit for dulaglutide, liraglutide, or semaglutide Monitor kidney function when initiat- ing or escalating doses in individuals with kidney impair-ment reporting severe adverse Gl reactions See labels of individ Potential benefit ual agents for dosage considerations for kidney function No dose adjustment Monitor kidney function when initiating or esca lating doses in individu- als with kidney impair ment reporting severe adverse Gl reactions 12/33 Clinical considerations and adverse effects Thyroid C-cell tumors identi fied in rodents; human rele- vance not determined Provide guidance on discon tinuation prior to surgical procedures to mitigate potential for pulmonary aspiration with general anesthesia or deep sedation Pancreatitis: acute pancrea-titis has been reported, but causality has not been established; do not initiate if at high risk for pancreatitis, and discontinue if pancreati tis is suspected Biliary disease: evaluate for gallbladder disease if chole-lithiasis or cholecystitis is suspected; avoid use in at-risk individuals Ileus: reported, but risk level is not well established Diabetic retinopathy: close monitoring of retinopathy in those at high risk (older individuals and those with longer duration of T2D (≥10 years]) Nonarteritic anterior ische- mic optic neuropathy (NAION) reported (rare inci- dence); monitor for NAION during eye examinations Impact on drug absorption: orally administered drug ab sorption may be impaired during dose titration (includ- ing oral contraceptives) Gl side effects: counsel on potential for GI side effects; provide guidance on dietary modifications to mitigate Gl side effects (reduction in meal size, mindful eating practices [e.g., stop eating Continued Give me dosage, how many times a day , titration, maximum dosages, how long and indication and contraindications from Ada 2026 guidelines for GLP-1 RAS (SQ; AND Dual GIP and Very high GLP-1 RA (SQ) make me a flowchart image like before if possible both in same image
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| Phase | Dose | Duration at Each Step |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.25 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 2 | 0.5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks (maintenance for many) |
| Step 3 | 1 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Maximum | 2 mg SC once weekly | Maintenance |
| Phase | Dose | Duration at Each Step |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 3 mg orally once daily | 30 days (dose escalation only - not therapeutic) |
| Step 2 | 7 mg orally once daily | 30 days |
| Maximum | 14 mg orally once daily | Maintenance |
| Phase | Dose | Duration at Each Step |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.75 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 2 | 1.5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks (maintenance for many) |
| Step 3 | 3 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Maximum | 4.5 mg SC once weekly | Maintenance |
| Phase | Dose | Duration at Each Step |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.6 mg SC once daily | 1 week (tolerance dose only) |
| Step 2 | 1.2 mg SC once daily | Maintenance for many |
| Maximum | 1.8 mg SC once daily | Maintenance |
| Phase | Dose |
|---|---|
| Start & Maintenance | 2 mg SC once weekly (no titration) |
| Maximum | 2 mg/week |
| Indication | Agents |
|---|---|
| T2DM glycemic management | All agents; A1C lowering 1-2%+ |
| ASCVD / High CV risk - MACE reduction | Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, Semaglutide SQ & oral |
| CKD - albuminuria reduction / kidney endpoints | Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, Semaglutide SQ |
| Advanced CKD eGFR <30 | GLP-1 RA preferred over SGLT2-i for glycemic use |
| Dialysis | Can initiate/continue for CV risk reduction (Rec 11.11b) |
| MASH/MASLD | Semaglutide SQ (proven benefit); GLP-1 RA preferred (Rec 9.12) |
| Stage B HF (asymptomatic, high CV risk) | GLP-1 RA with HF prevention benefit (Rec 10.44c) |
| Obesity in T1DM (NEW ADA 2026) | GLP-1 RA-based therapy now a recognized option |
| Weight management | Semaglutide 2.4 mg/wk (Wegovy); liraglutide 3 mg/day (Saxenda) |
| Phase | Dose | Duration at Each Step |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 2.5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 2 | 5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 3 | 7.5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 4 | 10 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Step 5 | 12.5 mg SC once weekly | 4 weeks |
| Maximum | 15 mg SC once weekly | Maintenance |
| Indication | Notes |
|---|---|
| T2DM glycemic management | Very high efficacy; A1C lowering ≥2% |
| ASCVD / High CV risk | Benefit under investigation; positive SURPASS-CVOT vs dulaglutide |
| Heart Failure (general) | Benefit: tirzepatide |
| HFpEF with obesity (Stage C) - NEW ADA 2026 | Preferred dual GIP/GLP-1 RA (Rec 9.9a, 10.44d) |
| MASH/MASLD | Potential benefit; option for biopsy-proven MASH (Rec 9.13a) |
| Obesity (BMI ≥30 or ≥27 + comorbidity) | Zepbound indication |
| Obesity in T1DM - NEW ADA 2026 | Recognized treatment option |
| Contraindication | Notes |
|---|---|
| Personal or family history of MTC | Medullary thyroid carcinoma - absolute contraindication |
| Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) | Absolute contraindication |
| Active pancreatitis | Do not initiate; discontinue if pancreatitis develops |
| High risk for pancreatitis | Do not initiate |
| Serious hypersensitivity to specific agent | Avoid that agent |
| Pregnancy | Discontinue; washout period required (varies by agent) |
| Severe gastroparesis | Avoid (GLP-1 RA slows gastric emptying) |
| BMI <18.5 kg/m² | Stop if BMI falls below this threshold |
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Surgery / general anesthesia / deep sedation | Discontinue before procedure - risk of pulmonary aspiration (ADA 2026 specific guidance added); timing per individual agent label |
| Pancreatitis suspected | Discontinue immediately |
| Cholecystitis / cholelithiasis suspected | Evaluate; avoid in high-risk individuals |
| Severe vomiting/GI intolerance | Slow titration; hold if severe |
| Pregnancy planned | Discontinue with adequate washout |
| Effect | Management |
|---|---|
| GI side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) - most common | Smaller meals, mindful eating, reduce high-fat/spicy food; slower titration; not recommended in gastroparesis |
| Pancreatitis | Evaluate abdominal pain; discontinue if confirmed |
| Biliary disease (gallstones, cholecystitis) | Evaluate if suspected; avoid in high-risk |
| Diabetic retinopathy progression | Close monitoring in high-risk (age, T2DM ≥10 years); consider slower semaglutide/tirzepatide titration to avoid rapid A1C drop |
| NAION (nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) | Rare; monitor during eye exams |
| Drug absorption | Orally administered drugs (including oral contraceptives) may have impaired absorption during dose titration |
| Thyroid C-cell tumors | Identified in rodents; human relevance not yet determined |
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