A patient who has insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes reports having difficulty keeping blood glucose within normal limits and has had multiple episodes of both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.As adjunct therapy to manage this problem,the primary care NP should prescribe:

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Pramlintide is indicated in patients with type 1 diabetes and insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes and is helpful for patients with wide glycemic swings.Repaglinide requires a functioning pancreas to be effective.Glyburide and metformin are first-line oral agents and are not indicated.

A Patient Who Has Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes Reports Having