A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 and diabetes presents with HbA1c 7.3% and albumin-creatinine ratio 50 mg/mmol. He is on maximal ...

Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 and diabetes presents with HbA1c 7.3% and albumin-creatinine ratio 50 mg/mmol. He is on maximal ACE inhibitor and metformin. According to KDIGO and Canadian commentary, which class of glucose-lowering medication provides additional renal protection?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitors

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Sulfonylureas

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DPP-4 inhibitors

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Meglitinides

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Basal insulin only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Diabetic kidney disease