A 35-year-old with newly diagnosed T2D (A1c 10.8%) has polyuria and weight loss. No ketosis. Which initial approach is appropriate?...

Question

A 35-year-old with newly diagnosed T2D (A1c 10.8%) has polyuria and weight loss. No ketosis. Which initial approach is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Initiate insulin therapy

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Lifestyle only

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Start metformin only

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Start sulfonylurea only

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Delay therapy pending repeat A1c

us-usmle-step-1 MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes-Initial Therapy at High A1c