How does acarbose (Precose) prevent blood glucose levels from rising too high?
A) It limits the intestinal enzyme that converts complex carbohydrates into glucose.
B) It blocks the absorption of carbohydrates and glucose in the intestines.
C) It enhances the binding of insulin to its membrane receptors.
D) It releases more insulin from pancreatic beta cells.
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