Question

A 46-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 11.2%), polyuria, and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Begin basal‑bolus insulin

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weight loss

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polyuria

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and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?

Answer

Start metformin monotherapy

Practice question

A 46-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 11.2%), polyuria, and random glucose 415 mg/dL has mild ketonuria. What is the best initial glycemic therapy?