A 63-year-old with type 2 diabetes has eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m². Should metformin be continued?...

Question

A 63-year-old with type 2 diabetes has eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m². Should metformin be continued?

Accepted Answer

No; discontinue due to eGFR

Answer

Yes; no renal restrictions

Answer

Yes, with dose increase

Answer

Yes; add lactic acid monitoring only

Answer

Switch to glyburide

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Metformin Safety