A 46-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 11.2%), polyuria, and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial gl...

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A 46-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 11.2%), polyuria, and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?

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Begin basal‑bolus insulin

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weight loss

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polyuria

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and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?

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Start metformin monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes

A 46-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 11.2%), polyuria, and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?