16th September 2024

You review a 60-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes who is currently taking metformin 1g twice a day

You review a 60-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes who is currently taking metformin 1g twice a day. His HbA1c result is 57 mmol/mol, indicating poor blood glucose control. His medical history includes a previous MI, hyperlipidaemia, and a BMI of 35. You calculate his QRISK score to be 17%. Considering his condition, you decide to add a second antidiabetic drug. Which is the best choice?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.