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What is the mechanism of action of biguanides like Metformin?
What is the mechanism of action of biguanides like Metformin?
- Activating AMP kinase and reducing gluconeogenesis (correct)
- Blocking ATP-dependent K+ channels
- Enhancing insulin release
- Increasing intracellular Ca2+ levels
How do sulfonylurea drugs enhance insulin release?
How do sulfonylurea drugs enhance insulin release?
- Blocking ATP-dependent K+ channels (correct)
- Activating AMP kinase
- Inhibiting GLUT4 transporters
- Decreasing intracellular Ca2+ levels
Which class of drugs does not increase weight due to improved insulin sensitivity at the peripheral level?
Which class of drugs does not increase weight due to improved insulin sensitivity at the peripheral level?
- Amylin analogs
- Biguanides (correct)
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
- Thiazolidinediones
What is the primary target of biguanides like Metformin?
What is the primary target of biguanides like Metformin?
How do Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like Acarbose and Miglitol work?
How do Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like Acarbose and Miglitol work?
What is the main mechanism of action of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like Acarbose and Miglitol?
What is the main mechanism of action of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like Acarbose and Miglitol?
Which side effect is commonly associated with the use of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Which side effect is commonly associated with the use of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
What is the main target of Thiazolidinediones such as Rosiglitazone and Ploglitazone?
What is the main target of Thiazolidinediones such as Rosiglitazone and Ploglitazone?
Which of the following describes the Incretin Effect related to insulin secretion?
Which of the following describes the Incretin Effect related to insulin secretion?
What is the main mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones (Rosiglitazone, Ploglitazone)?
What is the main mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones (Rosiglitazone, Ploglitazone)?
Which category of antidiabetic drugs is primarily used to target postprandial glucose levels?
Which category of antidiabetic drugs is primarily used to target postprandial glucose levels?
What is the main effect of Thiazolidinediones on blood sugar levels?
What is the main effect of Thiazolidinediones on blood sugar levels?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs works by inhibiting Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP4)?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs works by inhibiting Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP4)?
What is the main mechanism of action of insulin secretagogues?
What is the main mechanism of action of insulin secretagogues?
Which class of drugs does Glipizide and Glimepiride belong to?
Which class of drugs does Glipizide and Glimepiride belong to?
What is a common side effect associated with insulin secretagogues?
What is a common side effect associated with insulin secretagogues?
Which class of oral antidiabetic agents targets both fasting and postprandial blood glucose control?
Which class of oral antidiabetic agents targets both fasting and postprandial blood glucose control?
What is the main function of Biguanides like Metformin?
What is the main function of Biguanides like Metformin?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs is known to decrease beta-cell function over time?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs is known to decrease beta-cell function over time?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs exerts its effects by reducing hepatic glucose production?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs exerts its effects by reducing hepatic glucose production?
'Incretin Modulators' refer to which class of antidiabetic drugs?
'Incretin Modulators' refer to which class of antidiabetic drugs?
What is the primary function of Amylin analogs such as Pramlin/de?
What is the primary function of Amylin analogs such as Pramlin/de?
Which hormone contributes to glycemic control and osteogenesis?
Which hormone contributes to glycemic control and osteogenesis?
What is the main side effect associated with Amylin analogs?
What is the main side effect associated with Amylin analogs?
How does Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog (GLP-1) function in the body?
How does Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog (GLP-1) function in the body?
What is the duration of action for GLP-1 once it is released in the body?
What is the duration of action for GLP-1 once it is released in the body?
Which receptor does GLP-1 act on in the body?
Which receptor does GLP-1 act on in the body?
What is the main purpose of GLP-1 in the body?
What is the main purpose of GLP-1 in the body?
What is the role of Amylin in inhibiting more insulin release?
What is the role of Amylin in inhibiting more insulin release?
What happens when GLP-1 is released in response to eating in individuals with diabetes?
What happens when GLP-1 is released in response to eating in individuals with diabetes?
