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Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents promotes insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells?
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents promotes insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells?
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents works by reducing the amount of glucose absorbed from the gut?
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents works by reducing the amount of glucose absorbed from the gut?
Which class of oral anti-diabetic drugs acts by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down incretin hormones?
Which class of oral anti-diabetic drugs acts by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down incretin hormones?
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents increases urinary glucose excretion?
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents increases urinary glucose excretion?
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Which oral anti-diabetic drug class primarily targets insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and reduces hepatic glucose output?
Which oral anti-diabetic drug class primarily targets insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and reduces hepatic glucose output?
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Study Notes
Insulin Secretagogues
- Promote insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
- Reduce glucose absorption from the gut
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
- Inhibit the enzyme responsible for breaking down incretin hormones
- Incretin hormones enhance insulin release and suppress glucagon secretion
SGLT2 Inhibitors
- Increase urinary glucose excretion
Biguanides
- Primarily target insulin resistance in peripheral tissues
- Reduce hepatic glucose output
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Test your knowledge about oral antidiabetic drugs by comparing their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and contraindications. Explore the pros and cons of different classes of these drugs.
