Define drug effects on Carbohydrate metabolism?
Carbohydrate metabolism: Hypoglycemic drugs such as insulin and sulphonylureas are prescribed because of their ability to increase carbohydrate utilization, and their action has to be balanced with carbohydrate intake in order to maintain glycemic control. Other drugs such as oral contraceptives and corticosleroids have adverse effects on carbohydrate metabolism and worsen glucose intolerance.