The action of "gliptins" is different from other antidiabetic agents because they:
A) Have a low risk for hypoglycemia
B) Are not associated with weight gain
C) Close ATP-dependent potassium channels in the beta cell
D) Act on the incretin system to indirectly increase insulin production
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