The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is seeing a 52-year old female with a history of diabetes, obesity and hypertension. The patient reports that she has been watching her diet and has only been able to lose 4lbs over the last 3 months. The patient’s hemoglobin-A1 dc today is 7.7% is currently taking Metformin 500mg po BID. What does the NP consider adding to the patient’s diabetes regimen that may also help with weight loss?
[Answered]: The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is…
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