A 60-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 60 mmol/mol despite 6 months of lifestyle interventions including diet and exercise. ...

Question

A 60-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 60 mmol/mol despite 6 months of lifestyle interventions including diet and exercise. His BMI is 32 kg/m² and eGFR is 70 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Start Metformin and continue lifestyle measures

Answer

Start Sulfonylurea monotherapy

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Start basal insulin immediately

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Start Pioglitazone monotherapy

Answer

No pharmacological treatment is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes initial pharmacological management

A 60-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has HbA1c 60 mmol/mol despite 6 months of lifestyle interventions including diet and exercise. His BMI is 32 kg/m² and eGFR is 70 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the most appropriate next step in management?