A 51-year-old with T2DM and hypertension has A1c 6.8% on lifestyle alone. Fasting glucose averages 126-138 mg/dL. Which diagnosis and action are corre...

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A 51-year-old with T2DM and hypertension has A1c 6.8% on lifestyle alone. Fasting glucose averages 126-138 mg/dL. Which diagnosis and action are correct?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes; initiate metformin unless contraindicated

Answer

Prediabetes; no therapy

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Normal; observe

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Prediabetes; start insulin

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Type 2 diabetes; start sulfonylurea first

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diabetes diagnosis and initial therapy

A 51-year-old with T2DM and hypertension has A1c 6.8% on lifestyle alone. Fasting glucose averages 126-138 mg/dL. Which diagnosis and action are correct?