Question

A 56-year-old woman with T2DM on metformin 1 g bd (eGFR 65) has HbA1c rising from 60 to 74 mmol/mol. BMI 33 kg/m². No CVD. Which agent should be added to improve glycaemia and support weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Empagliflozin

Answer

Gliclazide

Answer

Sitagliptin

Answer

Insulin glargine

Answer

Pioglitazone

Practice question

A 56-year-old woman with T2DM on metformin 1 g bd (eGFR 65) has HbA1c rising from 60 to 74 mmol/mol. BMI 33 kg/m². No CVD. Which agent should be added to improve glycaemia and support weight loss?