You Are Caring for a Patient with T2DM and Are

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient with T2DM and are planning to add acarbose (Precose) to the medication regime.For what reason is it important to titrate the dosages of this medication?

A) To minimize hypoglycemic effect
B) To minimize gastrointestinal (GI) side effects
C) To minimize lactic acidosis
D) To minimize weight gain
E) To minimize weight loss