A 64-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 9.6%) on lifestyle alone. eGFR 70. No ASCVD. What initial pharmacotherapy is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 9.6%) on lifestyle alone. eGFR 70. No ASCVD. What initial pharmacotherapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start metformin plus another agent

Answer

Start basal insulin only

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Start metformin monotherapy

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Start sulfonylurea monotherapy

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Start GLP-1 RA monotherapy only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes (initial therapy)