One of the first line medications to prescribe in type 2 diabetes mellitus are biguanides (e.g., metformin). This medication reduces blood sugar primarily by:
A) stimulating insulin release.
B) decreasing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys.
C) delaying gastric emptying.
D) decreasing hepatic glucose output.

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Metformin, a biguanide, primarily works by decreasing hepatic glucose production, thereby lowering blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

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