Question

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

description\tdrug class
stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin\talpha - glucosidase inhibitors
decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue\tmeglitinides
decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles\tsecond - generation sulfonylureas
mimics action of gip and glp - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion\tbiguanides
delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals\tincretin therapies
increases insulin production and improves insulin activity\tthiazolidinediones

Explanation:

1. Stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin: Second - Generation Sulfonylureas work by stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to release insulin.
2. Decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue: Thiazolidinediones act on muscle, liver, and adipose tissue to reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity.
3. Decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles: Biguanides (like metformin) decrease the amount of glucose produced by the liver (hepatic glucose output) and also increase insulin sensitivity in muscles.
4. Mimics action of GIP and GLP - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion: Incretin Therapies mimic the action of incretin hormones (GIP and GLP - 1) which suppress glucagon release and stimulate insulin secretion.
5. Delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals: Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors work in the gut to delay the digestion of complex carbs and glucose absorption, thus reducing post - meal glucose spikes.
6. Increases insulin production and improves insulin activity: Meglitinides stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin and also improve insulin's activity.

Answer:

• Stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin: Second - Generation Sulfonylureas
• 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 GLP - 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: Meglitinides