A 52-year-old man is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 66 mmol/mol). eGFR 68. What is the recommended initial pharmacological therapy?...

Question

A 52-year-old man is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 66 mmol/mol). eGFR 68. What is the recommended initial pharmacological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Metformin (titrated as tolerated)

Answer

Insulin basal-bolus regimen

Answer

Gliclazide 80 mg BD

Answer

Sitagliptin 100 mg OD

Answer

Pioglitazone 15 mg OD

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes initial therapy