AR says they just found out they are pregnant. AR has type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome and takes metformin 1000mg BID, semaglutide (Ozempic) 1.0mg weekly, and 30 units glargine insulin for diabetes management. Her most recent A1C was 8.2%. What is the most important action to take?
- Add bolus insulin to get A1C less than 6.5%.
- Increase the semaglutide (Ozempic) to 2.0mg weekly.
- Add a SGLT-2 Inhibitor to get glucose to target.
- Instruct AR to stop the semaglutide (Ozempic).
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