A 64-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on maximum tolerated Metformin has HbA1c 75 mmol/mol (9.0%). He has established cardiovascular disease. eGFR is...

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A 64-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on maximum tolerated Metformin has HbA1c 75 mmol/mol (9.0%). He has established cardiovascular disease. eGFR is 65 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Add an SGLT2 inhibitor with proven cardiovascular benefit

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Add a sulfonylurea alone

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Switch Metformin to insulin immediately

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Add a thiazolidinedione as first choice

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Do nothing and repeat HbA1c in 12 months

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes intensification with CVD

A 64-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on maximum tolerated Metformin has HbA1c 75 mmol/mol (9.0%). He has established cardiovascular disease. eGFR is 65 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the most appropriate next step?