A patient with a diagnosis of diabetes is prescribed pramlintide (Symlin). How will this drug assist in controlling the patient's blood sugar?
A) It slows gastric emptying.
B) It blocks the absorption of food.
C) It is absorbed by insulin.
D) It increases the release of insulin.
A
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Pramlintide slows gastric emptying, helping to regulate the postprandial rise in blood sugar. Pramlintide does not block the absorption of food. Pramlintide is not absorbed by insulin. Pramlintide does not increase the release of insulin.
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