Question 179 · LEK · Diabetes of known etiology
Which of the following medications does not increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?
- A. hydrochlorothiazide.
- B. metformin.
- C. atorvastatin.
- D. bisoprolol.
- E. prednisone.
Hint
Which of these drugs is actually used to delay progression from prediabetes to diabetes?
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