A 58-year-old with type 2 diabetes has ACR 45 mg/mmol and eGFR 62 mL/min/1.73 m². BP averages 142/86 mmHg. What is recommended regarding kidney protec...

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A 58-year-old with type 2 diabetes has ACR 45 mg/mmol and eGFR 62 mL/min/1.73 m². BP averages 142/86 mmHg. What is recommended regarding kidney protection?

Accepted Answer

Start ACE inhibitor or ARB titrated to maximum tolerated dose

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No treatment is indicated yet

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Start thiazide diuretic only

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Start SGLT2 inhibitor only for albuminuria

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Avoid ACEi/ARB due to diabetes

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic kidney disease (albuminuria)

A 58-year-old with type 2 diabetes has ACR 45 mg/mmol and eGFR 62 mL/min/1.73 m². BP averages 142/86 mmHg. What is recommended regarding kidney protection?