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Which of the following is true about the role of regular physical activity in managing diabetes?
Which of the following is true about the role of regular physical activity in managing diabetes?
- It primarily reduces blood glucose by decreasing liver production of glucose
- It directly increases insulin secretion
- It decreases the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract
- It helps control the amount of glucose in the blood and improves overall health (correct)
Which class of oral hypoglycemic drugs works by increasing insulin secretion?
Which class of oral hypoglycemic drugs works by increasing insulin secretion?
- Metformin
- Thiazolidinediones
- Sulfonylureas (correct)
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
How does Metformin help reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes?
How does Metformin help reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes?
- By decreasing liver production of glucose (correct)
- By increasing the sensitivity of insulin receptors
- By decreasing the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract
- By increasing insulin secretion
What is the primary function of Thiazolidinediones in reducing blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of Thiazolidinediones in reducing blood glucose levels?
How do Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors help reduce blood glucose levels?
How do Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors help reduce blood glucose levels?
Flashcards
Physical activity's role in diabetes
Physical activity's role in diabetes
Helps control blood glucose levels and improves overall health.
Sulfonylureas' action
Sulfonylureas' action
Increase insulin secretion by the pancreas.
Metformin's mechanism
Metformin's mechanism
Reduces glucose production by the liver.
Thiazolidinediones' effect
Thiazolidinediones' effect
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors' function
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors' function
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