A 55-year-old with BMI 22 kg/m² and A1c 7.2% on metformin has microalbuminuria (ACR 55 mg/g) and eGFR 88. BP 138/86 mm Hg. Best next step for renal pr...

Question

A 55-year-old with BMI 22 kg/m² and A1c 7.2% on metformin has microalbuminuria (ACR 55 mg/g) and eGFR 88. BP 138/86 mm Hg. Best next step for renal protection?

Accepted Answer

Start an ACE inhibitor (or ARB) and address BP to target

Answer

Add pioglitazone

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No therapy until ACR >300 mg/g

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Start loop diuretic

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Stop metformin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease

A 55-year-old with BMI 22 kg/m² and A1c 7.2% on metformin has microalbuminuria (ACR 55 mg/g) and eGFR 88. BP 138/86 mm Hg. Best next step for renal protection?