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Which drug class stimulates hepatic glycogen synthesis and may be used in combination with oral agents or amylin agonists?
Which drug class stimulates hepatic glycogen synthesis and may be used in combination with oral agents or amylin agonists?
What is the primary function of an Amylin agonist like Pramlintide?
What is the primary function of an Amylin agonist like Pramlintide?
Which drug class increases beta cell growth and replication and slows gastric emptying time?
Which drug class increases beta cell growth and replication and slows gastric emptying time?
Which drug class prevents the inactivation of incretin hormones by the enzyme DPP IV during hyperglycemia?
Which drug class prevents the inactivation of incretin hormones by the enzyme DPP IV during hyperglycemia?
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Which drug class is a first-generation insulin secretagogue that includes Tolbutamide and Chlorpropamide?
Which drug class is a first-generation insulin secretagogue that includes Tolbutamide and Chlorpropamide?
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What is the primary function of Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) inhibitors like Sitagliptin?
What is the primary function of Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) inhibitors like Sitagliptin?
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Which class of antidiabetic drugs is associated with a risk of thrombocytopenia and diabetes management?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs is associated with a risk of thrombocytopenia and diabetes management?
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What is the mechanism of action of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors in managing diabetes?
What is the mechanism of action of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors in managing diabetes?
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Which antidiabetic drug class is known to bind to ATP-sensitive potassium channels to increase beta cell sensitivity to glucose?
Which antidiabetic drug class is known to bind to ATP-sensitive potassium channels to increase beta cell sensitivity to glucose?
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What is the primary function of Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors in diabetes management?
What is the primary function of Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors in diabetes management?
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Which antidiabetic drug class is typically avoided due to its protein-bound nature and potential for drug-drug interactions?
Which antidiabetic drug class is typically avoided due to its protein-bound nature and potential for drug-drug interactions?
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How do Thiazolidinediones exert their beneficial effects on fasting blood glucose levels in diabetes management?
How do Thiazolidinediones exert their beneficial effects on fasting blood glucose levels in diabetes management?
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