Question

A 62-year-old man with longstanding type 2 diabetes and eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m² is being considered for SGLT2 inhibitor therapy. According to Diabetes Canada and cardiorenal guidelines, what is the primary rationale for starting an SGLT2 inhibitor in this context?

Accepted Answer

To reduce risk of heart failure hospitalisation and slow CKD progression

Answer

To achieve large additional HbA1c reduction

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To promote significant weight gain

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To replace ACE inhibitor therapy

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To correct anaemia

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with longstanding type 2 diabetes and eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m² is being considered for SGLT2 inhibitor therapy. According to Diabetes Canada and cardiorenal guidelines, what is the primary rationale for starting an SGLT2 inhibitor in this context?