Question

A 47-year-old woman newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 58 mmol/mol (7.5%). She is overweight and has tried lifestyle modifications for 3 months without sufficient improvement. According to NICE, which medication should be offered first-line to manage her glycaemic control?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

Answer

Sulfonylurea (e.g., gliclazide)

Answer

Insulin therapy

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitor (e.g., sitagliptin)

Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist (e.g., liraglutide)

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 58 mmol/mol (7.5%). She is overweight and has tried lifestyle modifications for 3 months without sufficient improvement. According to NICE, which medication should be offered first-line to manage her glycaemic control?