Mechanism of Action of Repaglinide
Introduction Repaglinide is an oral antidiabetic drug belonging to the meglitinide class. It is primarily used in type 2 diabetes mellitus to control postprandial blood glucose levels. Repaglinide stimulates rapid insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels, thereby improving glucose control after meals. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key exam point is … Read more
