A 44-year-old woman with HbA1c 6.7% and fasting glucose 112 mg/dL is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. First‑line therapy?...

Question

A 44-year-old woman with HbA1c 6.7% and fasting glucose 112 mg/dL is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. First‑line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Metformin plus lifestyle modification unless contraindicated

Answer

Insulin for all newly diagnosed

Answer

Sulfonylurea as first‑line

Answer

Pioglitazone first

Answer

No therapy because A1c

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes - First‑line Therapy