Which of the following antidiabetic medication works by decreasing glucose reabsorption?
A.
Miglitol
B.
Linagliptin
C.
Pioglitazone
D.
Exenatide
E.
Empagliflozin
The Answer Is:
E
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Empagliflozin is a SGLT2 inhibitor to decrease glucose reabsorption in the kidney. Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that works on incretins/increase insulin secretion/decrease glucagon secretion. Pioglitazone is a TZD that increases insulin sensitivity. Exenatide is a GLP-1 agonist which increase insulin secretion/decrease glucagon secretion/increase satiety.
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