Question

A 57-year-old man with T2DM (A1c 10.8%), polyuria, and weight loss seeks therapy. According to ADA Standards, what is the best initial pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate insulin therapy

Answer

Start metformin only

Answer

Start GLP-1 receptor agonist only

Answer

Start SGLT2 inhibitor only

Answer

No pharmacotherapy; diet and exercise only

Practice question

A 57-year-old man with T2DM (A1c 10.8%), polyuria, and weight loss seeks therapy. According to ADA Standards, what is the best initial pharmacotherapy?