Define UACR
urine albumin creatinine ratio: albumin divided by creatinine and converted to mg/g,
measure of kidney function
<17 males
<30 females
If a patient is experiencing a headache in the morning but is hyperglycemic for fasting BG,
what should you recommend?
Test blood...
JR is 67 with type 1 diabetes and was discharged a few months ago after receiving a
coronary artery bypass. JR is on insulin pump therapy and a CGM, with a recent A1C of
6.7%. Their blood pressure is 129/78.
Other recent labs include:
LDL cholesterol of 67 mg/dL
HDL 54 mg/dL
Triglycerides 172 mg/dL
UACR 23 mg/g GFR 61
JR's medications include: insulin, atorvastatin 80mg, atenolol 50mg, and aspirin therapy. JR
has met with the dietitian and is trying to eat healthfully. They have lost 5 pounds over the
past few months.
Based on the 2023 ADA Standards of Care and JR's history, which of the following is
considered best practice?
Answer Choices:
Add an ACE or ARB
Keep LDL cholesterol less than 70 mg/dL
Increase fiber intake by 20%
Add ezetimibe (Zetia) or a PCSK9
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