A 52-year-old with symptomatic hyperglycemia (polyuria, weight loss) has A1C 10.5%. No contraindications to insulin. What is the best next step?...

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A 52-year-old with symptomatic hyperglycemia (polyuria, weight loss) has A1C 10.5%. No contraindications to insulin. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Start basal insulin (e.g., insulin glargine) and titrate

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Start metformin only

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Start GLP-1 receptor agonist only

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Start SGLT2 inhibitor only

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Delay therapy and repeat A1C in 3 months

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes