Question

drag each drug classification to the description of how it works.

description
stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin
decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue
decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles
mimics action of gip and gl - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion
delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals
increases insulin production and improves insulin activity

drug class
thiazolidinediones
incretin therapies
alpha - glucosidase inhibitors
second - generation sulfonylureas
biguanides
meglitinides

Explanation:

1. Stimulating beta - cells to secrete insulin is a characteristic of Meglitinides and Second - Generation Sulfonylureas.
2. Decreasing insulin resistance and increasing insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue is the function of Thiazolidinediones.
3. Decreasing hepatic glucose output and increasing insulin sensitivity in muscles is a property of Biguanides.
4. Mimicking the action of GIP and GL - 1 hormones by suppressing glucagon release and stimulating insulin secretion is the mechanism of Incretin Therapies.
5. Delaying digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption to reduce post - meal blood glucose spikes is the action of Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors.
6. Increasing insulin production and improving insulin activity can be associated with Second - Generation Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides.

Answer:

Stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin: Second - Generation Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides
Decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue: Thiazolidinediones
Decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles: Biguanides
Mimics action of GIP and GL - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion: Incretin Therapies
Delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals: Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors
Increases insulin production and improves insulin activity: Second - Generation Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides