<prompt> All of the following statements about alpha -glucosidase inhibitors are true exceptReduces 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>: Refer KDT 6 e p 270 hypoglycemia is caused by the drugs stimulating the release of insulin Biguanides ,alpha glucosidase inhibitors and thiazolidinediones act by other mechanisms bad thus are less likely to cause hypoglycemia 