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Registered Dietitian Exam Prep

Category - Nutrition Care

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Which of the following statements about oral hypoglycemic agents is true?
  1. They are sometimes used in place of insulin in Type I diabetes
  2. They make blood glucose testing unnecessary
  3. They stimulate the alpha cells of the pancreas to produce insulin
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Oral hypoglycemic agents (OHA) are used in individuals with Type II diabetes who have the ability to produce some insulin They are not used as replacements for insulin in Type I diabetes, though they are at times used in conjunction with insulin. It is still important to test blood glucose when using an OHA. Oral hypoglycemic agents work by stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin.
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