A 60-year-old with type 2 diabetes and prior MI (on metformin, A1c 7.8%) asks about next step to reduce cardiovascular risk. eGFR 70. Which is most ap...

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A 60-year-old with type 2 diabetes and prior MI (on metformin, A1c 7.8%) asks about next step to reduce cardiovascular risk. eGFR 70. Which is most appropriate?

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Add empagliflozin

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Add pioglitazone

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Add basal insulin

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Add sitagliptin

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Increase metformin dose only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A 60-year-old with type 2 diabetes and prior MI (on metformin, A1c 7.8%) asks about next step to reduce cardiovascular risk. eGFR 70. Which is most appropriate?