Question

A 68-year-old with eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 320 mg/g has type 2 diabetes. Which therapy is specifically recommended for kidney protection?

Accepted Answer

Start an SGLT2 inhibitor (if eGFR ≥20) for CKD benefit

Answer

Add a DPP-4 inhibitor

Answer

Add a thiazolidinedione

Answer

Use basal insulin only

Answer

No additional therapy needed if A1c at goal

Practice question

A 68-year-old with eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 320 mg/g has type 2 diabetes. Which therapy is specifically recommended for kidney protection?