Which class of antidiabetic medication should be given 1-30 min before meals?
a. alpha-glucosanide inhibitors, which include miglitol (Glyset)
b. biguanides, which include metformin (glucophage)
c. meglitinides, which include natelinide
d. sulfonylrueas, which include chlorpromadine (diabinese)
Answer: c. meglitinides, which include natelinide
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