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Question 1

Which classification of oral hypoglycemic drugs decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity and peripheral glucose uptake?

◦ Biguanide (metformin)
◦ Sulfonylureas (glyburide)
◦ Meglitinides (glinides)
◦ α-Glycosidase inhibitor (miglitol)

Question 2

What causes the microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus?

◦ The capillaries contain plaques of lipids that obstruct blood flow.
◦ Pressure in capillaries increases as a result of the elevated glucose attracting water.
◦ The capillary basement membranes thicken, and cell hyperplasia develops.
◦ Fibrous plaques form from the proliferation of subendothelial smooth muscle of arteries.


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maychende

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Great answer, keep it coming :)


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