Which classification of oral hypoglycemic drugs decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity and peripheral glucose uptake?
a. Biguanide (metformin)
b. Sulfonylureas (glyburide)
c. Meglitinides (glinides)
d. ?-Glycosidase inhibitor (miglitol)
Ans: a. Biguanide (metformin)
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