A 65-year-old man with A1C 10.2% and symptomatic hyperglycemia (polyuria, weight loss) but no ketosis seeks outpatient therapy. Best initial glucose-l...

Question

A 65-year-old man with A1C 10.2% and symptomatic hyperglycemia (polyuria, weight loss) but no ketosis seeks outpatient therapy. Best initial glucose-lowering approach?

Accepted Answer

Start basal insulin and continue metformin

Answer

Start SGLT2 inhibitor alone

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Start sulfonylurea alone

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Lifestyle only

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No therapy until next visit

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

A 65-year-old man with A1C 10.2% and symptomatic hyperglycemia (polyuria, weight loss) but no ketosis seeks outpatient therapy. Best initial glucose-lowering approach?