All of the following statements about alpha -glucosidase inhibitors are true except
Refer KDT 6 /e p 270 *hypoglycemia is caused by the drugs stimulating the release of insulin Biguanides ,alpha glucosidase inhibitors and thiazolidinediones act by other mechanisms bad thus are less likely to cause hypoglycemia
Reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydrates
Effective in both type 1 and 2 diabetes
Hypoglycemia is a common and serious side effect
Can be used with other oral hypoglycemic agents
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