Acarbose

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Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide and a pharmaceutical drug. It functions as a potent alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, meaning it slows the activity of enzymes in the small intestine that break down complex carbohydrates into glucose. This action helps to control the rise in blood glucose levels after meals, and for this reason, acarbose is prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes.