How Do Many Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs Act

question 29

Multiple Choice

How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

• A) To replace insulin in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
• B) To transport glucose into body cells
• C) To prevent gluconeogenesis
• D) To stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin

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