A 60-year-old man with T2DM on metformin has persistently high glucose levels (HbA1c 70 mmol/mol). He is obese (BMI 35). Which additional agent is rec...

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A 60-year-old man with T2DM on metformin has persistently high glucose levels (HbA1c 70 mmol/mol). He is obese (BMI 35). Which additional agent is recommended to aid weight loss and improve glycaemic control?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist (liraglutide)

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Sulfonylurea (gliclazide)

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Basal insulin

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DPP-4 inhibitor (sitagliptin)

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SGLT2 inhibitor (dapagliflozin)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A 60-year-old man with T2DM on metformin has persistently high glucose levels (HbA1c 70 mmol/mol). He is obese (BMI 35). Which additional agent is recommended to aid weight loss and improve glycaemic control?