You Are Caring for a 55-Year-Old Male Who Is 5'9

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a 55-year-old male who is 5'9" and 225 lbs and was recently diagnosed with T2DM.He has no other comorbidities at this time and is on no medication.Today's visit is to discuss your suggested management of his problem.His recent HbA1c level was 6%.Based on this brief history,which of the following treatments are you most likely to suggest for this patient?

A) Begin oral hypoglycemic metformin
B) Begin with two different oral hypoglycemics
C) Start immediately on insulin,short and long acting
D) Treat with diet only
E) Begin oral hypoglycemic sulfonylureas