Question

A 62-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.2%) and normal renal function has no clinical cardiovascular disease. Her BMI is 31 kg/m² and she is already engaged in diet and exercise interventions. Which is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy to start today?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

Answer

Gliclazide modified release

Answer

Basal insulin

Answer

Empagliflozin

Answer

Sitagliptin

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.2%) and normal renal function has no clinical cardiovascular disease. Her BMI is 31 kg/m² and she is already engaged in diet and exercise interventions. Which is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy to start today?