Question

A 50-year-old man with BMI 29 and prediabetes asks about metformin use for prevention. He has A1C 6.1% and prior GDM is not applicable. What is ADA's stance?

Accepted Answer

Metformin can be considered in high-risk prediabetes (e.g., higher BMI, age <60, prior GDM).

Answer

BMI ≥35

Answer

age <60

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prior GDM

Answer

Metformin for all prediabetes

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with BMI 29 and prediabetes asks about metformin use for prevention. He has A1C 6.1% and prior GDM is not applicable. What is ADA's stance?