Question

A 62-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 60 mmol/mol despite 3 months of lifestyle measures. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m2, normal renal function and no significant comorbidities. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Start Metformin

Answer

Start Gliclazide

Answer

Start Insulin Glargine

Answer

Start Sitagliptin

Answer

No pharmacological treatment is indicated

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 60 mmol/mol despite 3 months of lifestyle measures. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m2, normal renal function and no significant comorbidities. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?