What is the advantage of giving metformin,a biguanide,to a client requiring oral hypoglycemic agents?
A)It can be administered on a more flexible schedule.
B)It does not have the major side effects of nausea,abdominal discomfort,and diarrhea.
C)It does not increase insulin release or produce hypoglycemic episodes.
D)It does not tend to react with other medications.

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Metformin (Glucophage),a biguanide,does not increase insulin but works by making existing insulin more effective at the cellular level.

What Is the Advantage of Giving Metformin,a Biguanide,to a Client