Mechanism of Action of Meglitinides
Introduction Meglitinides are a class of oral antidiabetic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Common agents include repaglinide and nateglinide. They are insulin secretagogues that stimulate rapid, short-acting insulin release from pancreatic β-cells. Meglitinides are particularly effective in controlling postprandial hyperglycemia due to their quick onset and short duration of action. … Read more