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A Patient Who Is Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

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A patient who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has not responded to changes in diet or exercise.The patient is mildly obese and has a fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL.The patient has normal renal function tests.The primary care NP plans to prescribe a combination product.Which of the following is indicated for this patient?


A) Metformin/glyburide (Glucovance)
B) Insulin and metformin (Glucophage)
C) Saxagliptin/metformin (Kombiglyze)
D) Metformin/pioglitazone (ACTOplus met)

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