A 58-year-old with T2DM (HbA1c 66 mmol/mol) on metformin 1 g BD has BMI 31 kg/m² and established ASCVD. What additional glucose-lowering agent is pref...

Question

A 58-year-old with T2DM (HbA1c 66 mmol/mol) on metformin 1 g BD has BMI 31 kg/m² and established ASCVD. What additional glucose-lowering agent is preferred?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin)

Answer

Sulfonylurea (gliclazide)

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitor (sitagliptin)

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Insulin glargine

Answer

Pioglitazone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes with ASCVD

A 58-year-old with T2DM (HbA1c 66 mmol/mol) on metformin 1 g BD has BMI 31 kg/m² and established ASCVD. What additional glucose-lowering agent is preferred?