All of the following statements about alpha -glucosidase inhibitors are true except
Reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydrates
Effective in both type 1 and 2 diabetes
Hypoglycemia is a common and serious side effect
Can be used with other oral hypoglycemic agents
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
Endocrinology