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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which of the following drugs promotes the release of endogenous insulin?
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The correct answer is  (Ref: KDT 6/e p270) It is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It inhibits the breakdown of complex carbohydrates to simple carbohyrates and thus decreases their absorption.