Question

A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (previous MI) presents for review. He takes Metformin 1g BD. His HbA1c is 60 mmol/mol (7.6%). What is the most appropriate medication to add according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Dapagliflozin 10mg OD

Answer

Gliclazide 80mg OD

Answer

Pioglitazone 30mg OD

Answer

Sitagliptin 100mg OD

Answer

Liraglutide (GLP-1 RA)

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (previous MI) presents for review. He takes Metformin 1g BD. His HbA1c is 60 mmol/mol (7.6%). What is the most appropriate medication to add according to NICE guidelines?