Question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 60 mmol/mol (7.6%). According to NICE guidelines, which medication class is recommended as first-line pharmacological therapy if lifestyle measures are insufficient?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

Answer

Sulfonylureas

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitors (gliptins)

Answer

Insulin

Answer

SGLT2 inhibitors

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 60 mmol/mol (7.6%). According to NICE guidelines, which medication class is recommended as first-line pharmacological therapy if lifestyle measures are insufficient?