A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and CKD (eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What should be done regarding metformin?...

Question

A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and CKD (eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m²) is on metformin 1 g twice daily. What should be done regarding metformin?

Accepted Answer

Stop metformin because eGFR

Answer

Continue current dose

Answer

Reduce to 500 mg daily

Answer

Stop and switch to insulin immediately

Answer

Increase dose due to poor control

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes with CKD