HYPOGLYCAEMIC AGENT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hypoglycaemic Agent.
Hypoglycaemic Agent - as a noun
Any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypoglycemic agentHypernyms (Closely Related)
agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Insulin is a commonly prescribed hypoglycaemic agent for patients with type 1 diabetes."
"Metformin is a hypoglycaemic agent that helps lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes."
"Sulfonylureas are a class of hypoglycaemic agents that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin."
"Glinides are hypoglycaemic agents that work by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas."
"Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are hypoglycaemic agents that slow down the digestion of carbohydrates."
