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 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: Ans. (C) Hypoglycemia is a common and serious side effect(Ref: KDT 8/e p301)Hypoglycemia is caused by the drugs stimulating the release of insulin, e.g. insulin, sulfonylureas and meglitinides.Biguanides, a-gluosidase inhibitors and thiazolidinediones act by other mechanisms and thus are less likely to cause hypolycemia.', 'role': 'assistant'}]