Question

A 74-year-old with CKD stage G3a A3 (eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m², UACR 420 mg/g) and T2D is on maximally tolerated ACE inhibitor. Which additional therapy is recommended primarily for kidney protection?

Accepted Answer

Add SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Add thiazide diuretic

Answer

Switch ACE inhibitor to ARB

Answer

Add DPP-4 inhibitor

Answer

No change-values are at goal

Practice question

A 74-year-old with CKD stage G3a A3 (eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m², UACR 420 mg/g) and T2D is on maximally tolerated ACE inhibitor. Which additional therapy is recommended primarily for kidney protection?