<prompt> All the following statements about alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are true except:Reduces intestinal absorption of carbohydratesEffective in both type 1 and 2 diabetesHypoglycemia is a common and serious side effectCan be used with other oral hypoglycemic agents  <response>: Ans. C Hypoglycemia is a common and serious side effectRef: KDT 8e p301Hypoglycemia is caused by the drugs stimulating the release of insulin, e.g. insulin, sulfonylureas and meglitinides.Biguanides, a-gluosidase inhibitors and thiazolidinediones act by other mechanisms and thus are less likely to cause hypolycemia. 