“…Acarbose is a carbohydrate, specifically an oligosaccharide, which acts by reversibly inhibiting the α‐amylase and α‐glucosidase enzyme in the intestine. These enzymes play a pivotal role in the digestion of carbohydrates into their smaller units, monosaccharides 76 . However, there are many side effects associated with the prolonged use of acarbose, such as flatulence, abdominal distention, and increased rate of bacterial infections 77 .…”