A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed acarbose (Precose). Which of the following is an indication that this medication is effective?
1. Lower blood glucose level after a meal
2. Higher blood glucose level in the morning
3. Higher blood glucose level after a meal
4. Increase in urine output
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Acarbose (Precose) is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that reduces the postprandial glucose levels by slowing the enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates. This medication will not cause a higher blood glucose level in the morning, a higher blood glucose level after a meal, nor an increase in urine output.
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