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Jan 6, 2026 15 min

Treating Type 2 Diabetes with ASCVD

from NP Certification Q&A Hosted by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates

A 60-year-old male with documented ASCVD, obesity with BMI of 34, and type 2 diabetes presents for care. The patient reports he's currently feeling well without episodes of hypoglycemia. Current laboratory assessment includes the following. A1C is 8.6 % and his estimated GFR is at 62. Current medications include metformin at optimized dose and a sulfonyl urea. Which of the following represents the nurse practitioner's next best action? A. continue on current therapy and arrange for a three month follow up B. discontinue the metformin and add a DPP4 inhibitor C. add a GLP-1 inhibitor and discontinue the sulfonyl urea D. add basal insulin and titrate to fasting glycemic goals --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ybH1qcskq8&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=124 Visit fhea.com to learn more!

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A 60-year-old male with documented ASCVD, obesity with BMI of 34, and type 2 diabetes presents for care. The patient reports he's currently feeling well without episodes of hypoglycemia. Current laboratory assessment includes the following. A1C is 8.6 % and his estimated GFR is at 62. Current medications include metformin at optimized dose and a sulfonyl urea. Which of the following represents the nurse practitioner's next best action? A. continue on current therapy and arrange for a three mo...

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