Question

A 54-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73m² and is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What is the most appropriate action regarding metformin?

Accepted Answer

Reduce dose and review renal function regularly

Answer

Continue full dose

Answer

Increase dose

Answer

Stop metformin immediately and never restart

Answer

Switch to gliclazide and continue metformin

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73m² and is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What is the most appropriate action regarding metformin?