Diabetic Agents

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Question (memorize)	Answer (memorize)
Sulfonylureas	Increase peripheral Insulin sensitivity, and increased insulin secretion from pancreas, and Reduced clycogenolysis
Meglitinides	Increase Insulin Release
Biguanides	Metformin: Decrease Hepatic glucose productions, and intestinal abosrption
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors	Delay the digestion of ingested carbohydrates (post prandial)
Glitazones	Decrease hepatic glucose ouput, and increase cellular response to insulin

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