Sulfonylurea hypoglycaemics act by:
A. Reducing intestinal absorption of glucose
B. Increasing insulin secretion from pancreas
C. Reversing down-regulation of insulin
receptors
D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct

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Answer :

D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct

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