Question

A 69-year-old man with diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) has an A1c of 7.4% despite treatment with metformin and an SGLT2 inhibitor. His estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 68 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the next best step to manage his cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Add GLP-1 receptor agonist with cardiovascular benefit

Answer

Add sulfonylurea

Answer

Stop SGLT2 inhibitor

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Add DPP-4 inhibitor

Answer

Start basal insulin

Practice question

A 69-year-old man with diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) has an A1c of 7.4% despite treatment with metformin and an SGLT2 inhibitor. His estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 68 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the next best step to manage his cardiovascular risk?