Diabetic CKD (early) — ESENeph MCQ

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A 61-year-old with type 2 diabetes and eGFR 55 has microalbuminuria (UACR 80 mg/g) on ACE inhibitor. A1c 7.2%. To reduce CKD progression and CV events, add:

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Correct answer: C — SGLT2 inhibitor

KDIGO endorses SGLT2 inhibitors in T2D with CKD and albuminuria for cardio-renal protection, independent of A1c. A/B/D/E: Do not confer the same proven renal outcome benefit.

Reference: https://guidelines.ukkidney.org