Question 135 · LEK · Treatment
Indicate the false statement on the treatment of type 2 diabetes:
- A. metformin is the first choice medication.
- B. main side effects of sulphonylureas are hypoglycemia and body weight gain.
- C. acarbose at a dose of 300 mg daily decreases fasting glycemia as efficiently as postprandial one.
- D. in the case of the secondary ineffectiveness of oral anti-diabetic medications, (HbA1c>7%) despite of intensification of pharmacological and behavioral treatment, insulin should be included.
- E. initial insulin dose is usually 0.2 IU/kg b.w.
Hint
Recall where alpha-glucosidase inhibitors act and at what time of day carbohydrate absorption matters most.
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