A 48-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has A1c 10.8%, symptomatic hyperglycemia, and weight loss. Best initial pharmacologic approach?...

Question

A 48-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has A1c 10.8%, symptomatic hyperglycemia, and weight loss. Best initial pharmacologic approach?

Accepted Answer

Start basal-bolus insulin regimen

Answer

Metformin alone

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GLP-1 receptor agonist monotherapy

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SGLT2 inhibitor monotherapy

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Thiazolidinedione monotherapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes-Initial Insulin Indication

A 48-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has A1c 10.8%, symptomatic hyperglycemia, and weight loss. Best initial pharmacologic approach?