Phebian takes rosiglitazone for his Type 2 diabetes. How does rosiglitazone act?
A) It decreases glucagon secretion, delays gastric emptying time, and decreases food intake.
B) It stimulates beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin.
C) It decreases hepatic glucose production and enhances insulin uptake in muscle.
D) It decreases insulin resistance and improves sensitivity to insulin.
D
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