Question

A 58-year-old woman with Type 2 Diabetes is reviewed. Her HbA1c is 68 mmol/mol (8.4%) despite taking Metformin 1g BD. She has a BMI of 32 kg/m². She has no history of cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate next medication to add according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Dapagliflozin 10mg OD

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Gliclazide 80mg OD

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Pioglitazone 30mg OD

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Sitagliptin 100mg OD

Answer

Insulin (Basal-bolus regimen)

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with Type 2 Diabetes is reviewed. Her HbA1c is 68 mmol/mol (8.4%) despite taking Metformin 1g BD. She has a BMI of 32 kg/m². She has no history of cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate next medication to add according to NICE guidelines?