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NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - May 01, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 27.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Jerry, a patient with type 2 diabetes, has been prescribed metformin to manage his blood glucose levels. The physical therapist understands that metformin’s primary function is to:

A) Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.

B) Decrease the liver's production of glucose.

C) Increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells.

D) Slow the absorption of sugar from the intestines.

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