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Acarbose is an antihyperglycemic drug taken orally for Type 2 diabetics. It works by delaying the absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine so that the blood glucose level doesn't rise drastically after a meal. It also reduces levels of glycosylated hemoglobin.

It is contraindicated for those with bowel disorders like peptic ulcer disease or diverticulitis.

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