If your GP refers you to a specialist, they’ll give you a choice of where to go, based on what's best for you. It's your Patient Choice. Find out more at nhs.uk/patientchoice | NHS

Choosing the 3rd Anti-Diabetic Drug! Your patient is on max doses of Metformin Glimepiride, but HbA1c is still uncontrolled. What's the next step? The choice isn't random; it depends on the patient profile. Here’s a quick clinical guide: Cost Concern / Lean Patient: Choice: Sulfonylureas (e.g., Gliclazide MR). Why: Effective, affordable, and helps with weight gain in lean diabetics. Obese Patient: Choice: SGLT2 Inhibitors (Gliflozins) or GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. Why: They promote weight loss alo