Question

A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and CKD (eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What should be done regarding metformin?

Accepted Answer

Stop metformin because eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²

Answer

Continue current dose

Answer

Reduce to 500 mg daily

Answer

Stop and switch to insulin immediately

Answer

Increase dose due to poor control

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and CKD (eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What should be done regarding metformin?