Diabetes

MOA of Sulfonylureas
- Increase production of insulin in the pancreas
- Decreases glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
- Enhances tissue sensitivity to insulin
Side Effects of Sulfonylureas
- Hypoglycemia
- Weight Gain
Which oral agent has 2 generations?
- Sulfonylureas
- *2nd generation is more potent by weight, causes fewer side effects, and more expensive

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Diabetes

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test 4

Updated

2011-07-24T23:08:55Z