24th July 2023

A 46-year-old woman is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis

A 46-year-old woman is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. One week before she presented, she was started on metformin, following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. She is otherwise fit and well. The metformin is stopped, and her symptoms resolve.

Which of the following is the next step in management?

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