A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 66 mmol/mol despite maximum tolerated Metformin. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a history of myoc...

Question

A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 66 mmol/mol despite maximum tolerated Metformin. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a history of myocardial infarction. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate additional glucose-lowering medication?

Accepted Answer

Add an SGLT2 inhibitor

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Add a sulfonylurea only

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Switch to basal insulin immediately

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Stop Metformin and start a thiazolidinedione alone

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Make no changes as control is acceptable

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes mellitus

A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 66 mmol/mol despite maximum tolerated Metformin. He has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a history of myocardial infarction. Renal function is normal. What is the most appropriate additional glucose-lowering medication?