Question

A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes, prior MI, A1C 7.4%, eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m², on metformin 1,000 mg BID and high-intensity statin. Which addition best reduces CV events regardless of A1C?

Accepted Answer

Add an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin)

Answer

Add basal insulin glargine

Answer

Add sitagliptin

Answer

Switch to sulfonylurea

Answer

Add pioglitazone

Practice question

A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes, prior MI, A1C 7.4%, eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m², on metformin 1,000 mg BID and high-intensity statin. Which addition best reduces CV events regardless of A1C?