Which of the following statements is true about medications taken by individuals with diabetes mellitus?
a. Sitagliptin (Januvia) is indicated to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.
b. Nateglinide (Starlix) increases the secre-tion of insulin.
c. Metformin (Glucophage) increases the secretion of insulin.
d. Rosiglitazone (Avandia) decreases glucose absorption.
B
Meglitinides, such as nateglinide (Starlix), act by helping the pancreas release insulin. The use of sitagliptin (Januvia), a dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitor, is indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus and acts by improving glucose-dependent insulin synthesis, lowering glucagon secretion and slowing gastric emptying. Metformin (Glucophage) acts by decreasing the release of glucose from the liver. Thiazolidinediones, such as rosiglitazone (Avandia), act by enhancing insulin sensitivity with hepatic glucose metabolism and by enhancing insulin-receptor kinase activity and phosphorylation.
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