Treating a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic with an a1c


Question: A NP is treating a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic with an A1C of 8.3% with metformin. After a 3 month follow up, this patient's A1C remains stable with minimal improvement. In order to get to a target A1C, what would be the next best step with this patient? a. Add another agent to the metformin that was prescribed b. Initiate triple therapy for optimal outcomes c. Continue current therapy, make specific dietary adjustments and have the patient follow up in another 3 months d. Stop the metformin and start insulin glargine twice a day

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