The sulfonylureas work by ________.

a.  increasing insulin production and by improving peripheral insulin activity
b. delaying digestion of complex carbohydrates
c. decreasing hepatic glucose output and enhancing insulin sensitivity in the muscles
d. stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin
e. decreasing insulin resistance/improving sensitivity to insulin in muscle and adipose tissue


a.  increasing insulin production and by improving peripheral insulin activity

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