Posted: August 16th, 2017

Of the following categories of oral antidiabetic agents, which exert their primary action by directly stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin?

Of the following categories of oral antidiabetic agents, which exert their primary action by directly stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin?
a) Sulfonylureas
Therefore, a functioning pancreas is necessary for sulfonylureas to be effective.
b) Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones enhance insulin action at the receptor site without increasing insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas
c) Biguanides
Biguanides facilitate insulin’s action on peripheral receptor sites.
d) Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors delay the absorption of glucose in the intestinal system, resulting in a lower postprandial blood glucose level