A 67-year-old with type 2 diabetes, albuminuric CKD (uACR 45 mg/mmol) and prior MI is on metformin. HbA1c is 62 mmol/mol. Which agent provides renal a...

Question

A 67-year-old with type 2 diabetes, albuminuric CKD (uACR 45 mg/mmol) and prior MI is on metformin. HbA1c is 62 mmol/mol. Which agent provides renal and cardiovascular benefit as next step?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin)

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitor (e.g., sitagliptin)

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Sulfonylurea (e.g., gliclazide)

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Basal insulin

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Thiazolidinedione (pioglitazone)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes with CKD

A 67-year-old with type 2 diabetes, albuminuric CKD (uACR 45 mg/mmol) and prior MI is on metformin. HbA1c is 62 mmol/mol. Which agent provides renal and cardiovascular benefit as next step?