Question

A 52-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 88 mmol/mol despite maximal doses of Metformin, Gliclazide, and Sitagliptin. His BMI is 35 kg/m². Renal function is normal. Which class of medication is most appropriate to consider next?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist (e.g., Liraglutide, Semaglutide)

Answer

Acarbose

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Pioglitazone

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SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., Dapagliflozin)

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Basal Insulin

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 88 mmol/mol despite maximal doses of Metformin, Gliclazide, and Sitagliptin. His BMI is 35 kg/m². Renal function is normal. Which class of medication is most appropriate to consider next?