Question

A 65-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 59 mmol/mol (7.5%). He has no cardiovascular disease, renal impairment (eGFR >60 ml/min/1.73m²), or heart failure. His BMI is 31 kg/m². According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate initial drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

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Gliclazide

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Sitagliptin

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Pioglitazone

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Empagliflozin

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 59 mmol/mol (7.5%). He has no cardiovascular disease, renal impairment (eGFR >60 ml/min/1.73m²), or heart failure. His BMI is 31 kg/m². According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate initial drug treatment?