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alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
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alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, any of a group of oral antihyperglycemic agents that act by competitive inhibition of alpha-glucosidase, delaying intestinal carbohydrate absorption and lessening postprandial increases in glucose levels. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, has been
effective in delaying development of type 2 diabetes. * Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AL-fa gloo-KOS-ih-dayss
in-HIB-it-ers). |
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