Question

A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is taking maximally tolerated metformin but his HbA1c remains 76 mmol/mol. He has established ischaemic heart disease. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate next medication to add?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g. empagliflozin)

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Sulfonylurea (e.g. gliclazide)

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Pioglitazone

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DPP-4 inhibitor (e.g. sitagliptin)

Answer

Basal insulin

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is taking maximally tolerated metformin but his HbA1c remains 76 mmol/mol. He has established ischaemic heart disease. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate next medication to add?