Metformin is a primary choice of drug to treat hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes because it:
A) Substitutes for insulin usually secreted by the pancreas
B) Decreases glycogenolysis by the liver
C) Increases the release of insulin from beta cells
D) Decreases peripheral glucose utilization
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: When is metformin typically initiated for glucose
Q3: Long-term injection site skin changes are called:
A)Lipodystrophy
B)Tuberous
Q4: Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:
A)Draw
Q5: When blood glucose levels are difficult to
Q6: When given subcutaneously, how long until neutral
Q7: Nonselective beta blockers and alcohol create serious
Q8: Administration of exenatide is by subcutaneous injection:
A)Thirty
Q9: GLP-1 agonists:
A)Directly bind to a receptor in
Q10: Hypoglycemia can result from the action of
Q11: Which characteristic of metformin makes it a
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