Question of the Week | Best treatment for Hospital and Heart failure?
JR has newly discovered type 2 diabetes and is admitted to the hospital with heart failure. Their A1C is 7.9% with negative ketones and a GFR greater than 90 mg/g.
According to the 2024 ADA Standards of Care, which of the following is a recommended intervention during JR’s hospital stay?
- Assess for immune mediated diabetes markers, starting with GAD.
- Utilize a mild insulin sliding scale to minimize risk of worsening heart failure.
- Initiate a SGLT-2 during hospitalization and continue upon discharge.
- Encourage a sleep study evaluation to determine if JR also has sleep apnea.
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