This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'All of the following statements about alpha -glucosidase inhibitors are true except \nSelect and explain. \nA. Reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydrates, B. Effective in both type 1 and 2 diabetes, C. Hypoglycemia is a common and serious side effect, D. Can be used with other oral hypoglycemic agents', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Refer KDT 6 /e p 270 *hypoglycemia is caused by the drugs stimulating the release of insulin Biguanides ,alpha glucosidase inhibitors and thiazolidinediones act by other mechanisms bad thus are less likely to cause hypoglycemia', 'role': 'assistant'}]