Question

A 55-year-old woman is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Her initial HbA1c is 58 mmol/mol. She has no cardiovascular disease, renal impairment, or heart failure. Her BMI is 32 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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Pioglitazone

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Sitagliptin

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Insulin

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Her initial HbA1c is 58 mmol/mol. She has no cardiovascular disease, renal impairment, or heart failure. Her BMI is 32 kg/m². According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate initial drug treatment?