17th August 2020

A 65-year-old man presents with increased thirst and fatigue

A 65-year-old man presents with increased thirst and fatigue. His random CBG (Capillary Blood Glucose) is measured as 13.0mmol/L, and he is subsequently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. You advise him regarding losing weight (his BMI is 32) and encourage him to partake in more exercise; however, you decide he should be started on first-line medication for his diabetes.

What would be appropriate first-line medical therapy?

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