Question

A 63-year-old woman is starting an SGLT2 inhibitor for T2DM with established CVD and eGFR 65. Which counselling point is essential?

Accepted Answer

Risk of euglycaemic DKA; hold during acute illness and perioperatively

Answer

Stop immediately if genital infections occur once

Answer

No effect on heart failure outcomes

Answer

Increase carbohydrate intake daily

Answer

No need to adjust other diabetes medications

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman is starting an SGLT2 inhibitor for T2DM with established CVD and eGFR 65. Which counselling point is essential?