The diabetes nurse specialist conducts a teaching session to a group of nursing students regarding sulfonylureas, oral hypoglycemic medications used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which statement, describing the primary action of these medications, should the nurse include in the teaching session?
A.
"Sulfonylureas decrease insulin resistance."
B.
"Sulfonylureas inhibit carbohydrate digestion."
C.
"Sulfonylureas decrease glucose production by the liver."
D.
"Sulfonylureas promote insulin secretion by the pancreas."