Question

A 48-year-old woman of South Asian descent is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Her HbA1c is 55 mmol/mol (7.2%). She is overweight (BMI 31 kg/m²). She does not have established cardiovascular disease or heart failure. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Metformin standard release

Answer

Gliclazide

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Pioglitazone

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Sitagliptin

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Dapagliflozin

Practice question

A 48-year-old woman of South Asian descent is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Her HbA1c is 55 mmol/mol (7.2%). She is overweight (BMI 31 kg/m²). She does not have established cardiovascular disease or heart failure. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological management?