All of the following statements about nateglinide are true except?
Correct Answer: It decreases insulin resistance
Description: Nateglinide is a meglitinide analogue. It stimulate the first phase insulin secretion resulting in rapid onset. It does not decrease insulin resistance. It is an oral hypoglycemic drug like sulphonylurea antihyperglycemics like metformin and pioglitazone decrease insulin resistance (REF. Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No - 269)
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