Question

A 62-year-old man with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a history of myocardial infarction is reviewed. He is currently taking Metformin 1g BD. His HbA1c is 68 mmol/mol (8.4%). His eGFR is 70 mL/min/1.73m². According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate medication to add?

Accepted Answer

Dapagliflozin

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Gliclazide

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Sitagliptin

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Pioglitazone

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Insulin therapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a history of myocardial infarction is reviewed. He is currently taking Metformin 1g BD. His HbA1c is 68 mmol/mol (8.4%). His eGFR is 70 mL/min/1.73m². According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate medication to add?