PZ is very upset that they were just diagnosed with diabetes and state “I want to get rid of this diabetes”. PZ has a BMI of 35 and elevated LDL cholesterol levels. Both of PZ’s parents had diabetes and died due to complications.
Based on the newly released ADA/EASD Consensus Statement, which intervention is recommended to get blood sugars to target and possibly lead to type 2 remission?
- Start an SGLT-2 Inhibitor plus metformin
- Lose 10-15% of current weight
- Immediately initiate a walking and strength training program.
- Encourage insulin pump therapy to preserve beta cell function.
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