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A 66-year-old man with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 60 mmol/mol. He has a history of myocardial infarction 5 years ago. His BMI is 28 kg/m², and eGFR is >60 mL/min/1.73m². According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological agent to offer, in addition to lifestyle advice?

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