Question

A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is being started on metformin. Which of the following is a contraindication to metformin therapy according to the BNF?

Accepted Answer

Significant renal impairment

Answer

BMI above 35

Answer

Poorly controlled hyperlipidaemia

Answer

Presence of diabetic neuropathy

Answer

Concurrent use of insulin

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is being started on metformin. Which of the following is a contraindication to metformin therapy according to the BNF?