Question

A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His initial HbA1c is 59 mmol/mol (7.6%). He has no cardiovascular disease or other co-morbidities. His BMI is 28 kg/m². According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Metformin standard release 500mg OD, increasing gradually

Answer

Gliclazide 80mg OD

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Pioglitazone 15mg OD

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Sitagliptin 100mg OD

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Empagliflozin 10mg OD

Practice question

A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His initial HbA1c is 59 mmol/mol (7.6%). He has no cardiovascular disease or other co-morbidities. His BMI is 28 kg/m². According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?