Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are oral medications which block or slow down digestion of complex carbohydrates, thus reducing spikes in sugar levels.
Regular Websites
Discovery Health section about Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors in genera includes side effects, contraindications, and a description of how and why they work. - Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
http://health.discovery.com/centers/diabetes/guide/alpha-glucosidase-inhibitors.html
Information about Acarbose (Precose)
Supplies information about acarbose, which is sold under the trade name Precose, including pros and cons. Also includes the information contained on the product insert. - Information about Acarbose (Precose)
http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/acarbose.htm
Precose & Glyset: Starch Blockers
Provides data about these alpha-glucosidase inhibitors including how and why they work, the dose range and frequency of each, as well as side effects sometimes experienced. - Precose & Glyset: Starch Blockers
http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_treatments/precose_glyset.php