Question

A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes and established ASCVD on metformin (A1C 7.6%) asks about intensification. According to current standards, the next agent should:

Accepted Answer

Have proven CV benefit regardless of baseline A1C

Answer

Be a sulfonylurea for potency

Answer

Be a TZD for insulin sensitization

Answer

Only target A1C <7% without CV data

Answer

Be basal insulin immediately

Practice question

A 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes and established ASCVD on metformin (A1C 7.6%) asks about intensification. According to current standards, the next agent should: