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    Acarbose

    by Cathy Parkes March 09, 2020

    Acarbose
    Acarbose is an alpha glucosidase inhibitor used to treat type 2 Diabetes. It works by inhibiting glucose absorption in the GI tract.

    HINT: A = "NO" + CARBS. So "No carbs" absorbed in the GI tract with acarbose.
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