Mark is a 48 year old male who has a past medical history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension. He presents to you for a review appointment regarding his current medication. He has been taking metformin for the last 3 months with only minor side effects such as diarrhoea. He is also on ramipril to lower his blood pressure. You have previously given him lifestyle advice regarding his diet and physical activity. On examination, Mark's blood pressure is 142/94, his BMI is 33, and his HbA1C levels are 52mmol/mol.Which of the following classes of drug would now be the most appropriate to start Mark on? (Consider the potential side effects the medications may have!)suphonyureasTZDsDPP4 inhibitors SGL2 inhibitors GLP-1 receptor agonist

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