A 48-year old male patient was diagnosed with Type 2 DM 4 mo…
A 48-year old male patient was diagnosed with Type 2 DM 4 months ago. His A1c at the time was 8.1%. He agreed to work on lifestyle changes and has been walking 2 miles daily, has cut back on his carbohydrate intake, and has lost 15 pounds (current BMI=30.9). His recent A1c= 7.2%. Current BP = 132/78. His recent lipid profile shows mild hypercholesterolemia with a total cholesterol =210, LDL-c = 108. Serum creatinine = 0.64 and GFR=61. The NP congratulates him on his efforts, discusses his test results and the recommendations for management to reduce the risk for diabetes-associated co-morbidities, and plan of care with him. The patient is in agreement with the plan of care. The NP will order: (Select All That Apply)