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Glipizide (Sulfonylurea) — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Stimulates insulin → hypoglycemia

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Pharmacological Therapies 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Glipizide (Sulfonylurea) on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Mechanism: stimulates beta cells of the pancreas to secrete more insulin, so it requires a functioning pancreas (type 2 diabetes only).

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