Question

A 58-year-old man with Type 2 Diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (previous MI) has an HbA1c of 62 mmol/mol (7.8%). He is currently taking Metformin 1g BD. What is the most appropriate medication to add next?

Accepted Answer

Dapagliflozin

Answer

Gliclazide

Answer

Pioglitazone

Answer

Sitagliptin

Answer

Insulin (basal)

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with Type 2 Diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (previous MI) has an HbA1c of 62 mmol/mol (7.8%). He is currently taking Metformin 1g BD. What is the most appropriate medication to add next?