Diabetes Management
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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?

  • Metformin
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • Sulfonylureas (correct)
  • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

    • 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?

    <p>Increasing the sensitivity of insulin receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors help reduce blood glucose levels?

    <p>By decreasing the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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