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Home Diabetes Glossary acarbose

acarbose

Sunday,January 4, 2023
ByDiabetesCare.net

by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023 | 0 comments

(AK-er-bose)

an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It blocks the enzymes that digest starches in food. The result is a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals. Belongs to the class of medicines called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. (Brand name: Precose.)

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