Question

A 63-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease (UACR 420 mg/g; eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on an ACE inhibitor and metformin. What additional glucose-lowering agent is preferred for kidney protection?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitor

Answer

Basal insulin

Answer

Meglitinide

Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist only

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease (UACR 420 mg/g; eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on an ACE inhibitor and metformin. What additional glucose-lowering agent is preferred for kidney protection?