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Question #839

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During the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS), patients with type 2 diabetes were assigned to the intensive treatment arm (received a sulfonylurea or insulin, or metformin if overweight) or a conventional treatment arm (dietary interventions only). In the intensive treatment arm, which one of the following benefits became apparent only when a 10-year follow-up study was conducted? A. Reduced risk of microvascular complications B. Clinically lower overall BMI C. Reduced risk of myocardial infarction D. Lower overall mean A1C Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!

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