Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2009
A patient suffering from non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus was prescribed glibenclamid internally. What is the mechanism of its hypoglycemic action?
Answer options
- It inhibits alpha glucosidase and polysaccharide breakdown
- It stimulates generation of endogenous insulin by beta cells
- It inhibits glucose absorption in the bowels
- It intensifies utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues
- It inhibits gluconeogenesis in liver
Correct answer
It stimulates generation of endogenous insulin by beta cells
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