QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of sulfonylureas such as gliclazide.
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e
Depolarise islet cells in the pancreas to increase insulin release
QuestionChoice
Dapgliflozin is a SLGT2 inhibitor which acts to secrete glucose into the urine.
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a
Increase urinary glucose loss
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of DPP4 inhibitors such as sitagliptin.
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c
Inhibit GLP1 breakdown
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone
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d
Increase peripheral insulin sensitivity
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This is the mechanism of intestinal alpha-glucosidase inhibitors such as acarbose.
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b
Delay intestinal carbohydrate absorption
Concept
Chapter
2693
4071
Anti-diabetic drugs mechanisms of action
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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55 year old male patient presents to diabetes clinic for a review of blood sugar control. He has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and has tried using metformin for blood glucose control. This is not successful so Dapgliflozin is added to his medication regime.

What is the mechanism of Dapgliflozin?
a