Question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 10.2%) and symptomatic hyperglycemia is started on basal-bolus insulin. Which statement is correct per current standards?

Accepted Answer

Weight-based total daily insulin 0.4-1.0 units/kg/day is typical starting range

Answer

Prandial insulin is not used initially

Answer

Basal insulin alone suffices at any A1c

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Insulin can't be used with metformin

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Glycemic target A1c <6.0% for all

Practice question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (A1c 10.2%) and symptomatic hyperglycemia is started on basal-bolus insulin. Which statement is correct per current standards?