28. Miglitol: (a) Reduce postprandial hyperglycemia (b) Inhibits intestinal alpha-glucosidase (c) It is rapid onset (d) Can be used if impaired renal or hepatic function (e) Reduce the conversion of starch to monosaccharides

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