Type 2 Medication Risks

Jan 19, 2019

Which of the following commonly prescribed drugs to treat type 2 diabetes carries a high risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or amputation, according to a recent study?

	A. Basal insulin
	B. Biguanides
	C. Meglitinide derivatives
	D. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
	E. Glucagon-like peptide–1 (GLP-1) agonists
	F. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) Inhibitors
	G. Selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors

Correct

Answer: 1. Basal Insulin

The study, which appears in JAMA Network Open, is the first to compare how each of the six major second-line drugs impact cardiovascular outcomes in patients who have type 2 diabetes taking a second diabetes medication.

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