Top suggestions for 52-year-old with BMI of 33kg/m2, newly diagnosed type diabetes mellitus,fasting blood glucose 10.8mmol/l HbA1c 9.2% .she started on oral hypoglycemic agent. after 3 months, glycemic control remain poor, so a seconnd oral agent is added. (A). Identify the most appropriate first line oral hypoglycemic agent ( dose m frequency), for this patient and give four reasons for your choice. (B). Explain the mechanism of action of the first-line drug identified. (C). State three common adverse effects associated with this drug. (D).Discuss four advantages of combining oral hypoglycemic agents with different mechanisms of action in the managem,ent of type 2 diabetyes mellitus. (E). Discuss health education for the client |