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What effect does metformin have on insulin secretion?
What effect does metformin have on insulin secretion?
What is a notable side effect of metformin related to the gastrointestinal system?
What is a notable side effect of metformin related to the gastrointestinal system?
Which statement accurately describes metformin's effect on mitochondrial function?
Which statement accurately describes metformin's effect on mitochondrial function?
In what type of patients should metformin be avoided due to the risk of lactic acidosis?
In what type of patients should metformin be avoided due to the risk of lactic acidosis?
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Which lipid profile change is associated with the use of metformin?
Which lipid profile change is associated with the use of metformin?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
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Which type of insulin has the quickest onset of action?
Which type of insulin has the quickest onset of action?
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Which type of insulin is used in emergencies for ketoacidosis?
Which type of insulin is used in emergencies for ketoacidosis?
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Which form of insulin maintains fasting blood glucose levels?
Which form of insulin maintains fasting blood glucose levels?
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Which type of insulin is not used intravenously (IV)?
Which type of insulin is not used intravenously (IV)?
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Which type of insulin has a peakless 24-hour duration of action?
Which type of insulin has a peakless 24-hour duration of action?
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Which insulin type can be used approximately 15 minutes before the start of a meal?
Which insulin type can be used approximately 15 minutes before the start of a meal?
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What is the onset of action for insulin detemir (Levemir)?
What is the onset of action for insulin detemir (Levemir)?
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How does insulin detemir (Levemir) differ from glargine and Ultra long-acting 2nd Generation Sulfonylureas in terms of peak action?
How does insulin detemir (Levemir) differ from glargine and Ultra long-acting 2nd Generation Sulfonylureas in terms of peak action?
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What is the mechanism of action of glyburide (Micronase)?
What is the mechanism of action of glyburide (Micronase)?
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Which side effect is associated with insulin degludec (Tresiba)?
Which side effect is associated with insulin degludec (Tresiba)?
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What is the main reason for not using glyburide (Micronase) in patients with renal or liver failure?
What is the main reason for not using glyburide (Micronase) in patients with renal or liver failure?
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Which generation of sulfonylureas are glyburide (Micronase) and other potent hypoglycemic agents considered to be a part of?
Which generation of sulfonylureas are glyburide (Micronase) and other potent hypoglycemic agents considered to be a part of?
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What is a common side effect associated with the use of Acarbose and Miglitol?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of Acarbose and Miglitol?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s) like Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s) like Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone?
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What is the effect of Acarbose and Miglitol when used as monotherapy on HbA1c levels?
What is the effect of Acarbose and Miglitol when used as monotherapy on HbA1c levels?
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Why are Thiazolidinediones like Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone not considered hypoglycemic agents?
Why are Thiazolidinediones like Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone not considered hypoglycemic agents?
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What condition is a contraindication for the use of Acarbose and Miglitol?
What condition is a contraindication for the use of Acarbose and Miglitol?
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How does Acarbose and Miglitol affect sucrose breakdown during a hypoglycemic episode?
How does Acarbose and Miglitol affect sucrose breakdown during a hypoglycemic episode?
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Which GLP-1 agonist drug is eliminated hepatically?
Which GLP-1 agonist drug is eliminated hepatically?
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Which GLP-1 agonist drug is administered subcutaneously twice a day?
Which GLP-1 agonist drug is administered subcutaneously twice a day?
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Which GLP-1 agonist drug is available as an extended-release formulation used once weekly?
Which GLP-1 agonist drug is available as an extended-release formulation used once weekly?
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Which GLP-1 agonist drug has GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist properties?
Which GLP-1 agonist drug has GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist properties?
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Which side effect is potentially fatal and should prompt patients to report any upper abdominal pain and vomiting?
Which side effect is potentially fatal and should prompt patients to report any upper abdominal pain and vomiting?
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In which stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are all GLP-1 receptor agonists currently contraindicated?
In which stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are all GLP-1 receptor agonists currently contraindicated?
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