Which Classification of Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs Decreases Hepatic Glucose Production

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which classification of oral hypoglycemic drugs decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity and peripheral glucose uptake?

• A)Biguanide (metformin)
• B)Sulfonylureas (glyburide)
• C)Meglitinides (glinides)
• D)a-Glycosidase inhibitor (miglitol)

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