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Title

Diabetes Drugs 2

Description

Mechanism of Action

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Subject

Other

Level

Professional

Created

10/25/2007

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Term

Secretogogues

Definition

*increase insulin secretion
*decrease glucagon

Term

Euglycemic Agents

Definition

*decrease gluconeogenesis
*enhance insulin sensitivity

Term

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Definition

*prevent breakdown of starches/sugars

Term

Incretin System Modulators

Definition

*increase insulin secretion

Term

Adjunct Protein Therapy (Neuroendocrine hormone)

Definition

*decrease rise in glucose
*prevents glucagon release