Metformin is a(n)
A) "$\alpha$-glucosidase inhibitor."
B) "sulfonylurea inhibitor of pancreatic ATP-dependent K+ channels."
C) "AMPK stimulator."
D) "PPAR$\gamma$ agonist."

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Metformin is an AMPK stimulator, which helps to lower blood glucose levels by reducing liver glucose production and increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues. It is not an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (A), a sulfonylurea (B), or a PPAR gamma agonist (D).

Metformin Is A(n) A) α\alphaα -Glucosidase Inhibitor γ\gammaγ Agonist

Metformin Is A(n)
A) $\alpha$ -Glucosidase Inhibitor $\gamma$ Agonist