21st May 2025

Mr Jones is a 55-year-old man undergoing anaesthetic pre-assessment for a planned hip replacement.

Mr Jones is a 55-year-old man undergoing anaesthetic pre-assessment for a planned hip replacement. He has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and gout. He is on oral medication for management of his diabetes, which he cannot remember the name of . Which type of diabetic medication should always be omitted prior to surgery?

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