A 45-year-old patient who is overweight has had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes for 2 years. The patient uses 20 units of long-acting insulin per day. The patient's fasting blood glucose (FBG) is 190 mg/dL. The patient asks the nurse about using an oral antidiabetic agent. The nurse understands that oral antidiabetic agents:

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Oral antidiabetic agents may be used in patients with type 2 diabetes in combination with insulin. Being overweight does not necessarily exclude the use of oral antidiabetic agents, and they can still be used even if a patient requires insulin. With a FBG of 190 mg/dL, there may be a need to adjust the current insulin regimen or add an oral antidiabetic agent to improve glycemic control.

A 45-Year-Old Patient Who Is Overweight Has Had a Diagnosis