Question

A 64-year-old man with eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73m² is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement about metformin is correct?

Accepted Answer

Metformin is contraindicated at this eGFR

Answer

Initiate standard-dose metformin

Answer

Use metformin but halve the dose

Answer

Metformin is preferred over insulin

Answer

Metformin only contraindicated if eGFR <15

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73m² is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement about metformin is correct?