Question

A 58-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 8.4 percent. She has BMI 33 kg per m2, estimated GFR 80 mL per minute, and no cardiovascular disease. She is interested in lifestyle changes. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy?

Accepted Answer

No pharmacologic therapy at this time

Answer

Metformin

Answer

Basal insulin

Answer

Sulfonylurea

Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist monotherapy

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 8.4 percent. She has BMI 33 kg per m2, estimated GFR 80 mL per minute, and no cardiovascular disease. She is interested in lifestyle changes. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy?