Question

A 55-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 70 mmol/mol despite diet/exercise and maximum-tolerated metformin. She is obese (BMI 32 kg/m2). Which class of medication is recommended next to improve glycaemic control and aid weight reduction?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Sulfonylurea

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitor

Answer

Thiazolidinedione

Answer

Insulin therapy

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 70 mmol/mol despite diet/exercise and maximum-tolerated metformin. She is obese (BMI 32 kg/m2). Which class of medication is recommended next to improve glycaemic control and aid weight reduction?