Metformin is an AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) stimulator. This leads to increased glucose uptake and utilization in the liver and muscles, and decreased glucose absorption in the intestine, resulting in improved glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Metformin Is A(n)

Question 55

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Metformin is a(n)

A) Metformin is a(n) A) -glucosidase inhibitor. B) sulfonylurea inhibitor of pancreatic ATP-dependent K+ channels. C) AMPK stimulator. D) PPAR Agonist. -glucosidase inhibitor.
B) sulfonylurea inhibitor of pancreatic ATP-dependent K+ channels.
C) AMPK stimulator.
D) PPAR
Agonist.