A 60-year-old with T2D hospitalized for pneumonia has an A1c of 10.2%. After acute illness resolves, he seeks outpatient regimen change for weight los...

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A 60-year-old with T2D hospitalized for pneumonia has an A1c of 10.2%. After acute illness resolves, he seeks outpatient regimen change for weight loss and CV risk reduction. eGFR 72. Best next step?

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Add GLP‑1 receptor agonist with proven CV benefit

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Add pioglitazone

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Add sulfonylurea to metformin

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Add basal insulin

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Switch to DPP‑4 inhibitor

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A 60-year-old with T2D hospitalized for pneumonia has an A1c of 10.2%. After acute illness resolves, he seeks outpatient regimen change for weight loss and CV risk reduction. eGFR 72. Best next step?