A 45-year-old with BMI 33 and T2DM, A1c 8.5% on metformin, stage 3a CKD (eGFR 52), albuminuria 120 mg/g. Most appropriate next glucose-lowering agent ...

Question

A 45-year-old with BMI 33 and T2DM, A1c 8.5% on metformin, stage 3a CKD (eGFR 52), albuminuria 120 mg/g. Most appropriate next glucose-lowering agent with cardiorenal benefit?

Accepted Answer

Start an SGLT2 inhibitor

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Start a sulfonylurea

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Start pioglitazone

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Start acarbose

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Start prandial insulin

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes with CKD

A 45-year-old with BMI 33 and T2DM, A1c 8.5% on metformin, stage 3a CKD (eGFR 52), albuminuria 120 mg/g. Most appropriate next glucose-lowering agent with cardiorenal benefit?