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Q. 16 of Quiz-736 (Que-ID : 1082)

Sulphonylureas act as oral hypoglycaemic agent by -

  • Increasing the metabolism of carbohydrate
  • Utilising the Glucose
  • Stimulating insulin secretion
  • None of the above

Ans → (c)Stimulating insulin secretion

Explanation → Sulphonylureas are the class of anti-diabetic drugs (type 2 diabetes) they act by increasing insulin release from beta cells of pancreases.

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