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KS is 14 years old and recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Their A1C is 8.6%, LDL cholesterol is 137 mg/dL and their GFR is greater than 90.

Based on this clinical information and the ADA Standards for Pediatric Care, in addition to lifestyle and behavior changes, what medication(s) would be recommended?

  1. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) and Metformin
  2. Metformin and an ACE Inhibitor
  3. Exenatide XR (Bydureon) and a statin
  4. Empagliflozin (Jardiance) or Metformin

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