hypoglycaemic agent

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hypoglycaemic agent - any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus

hypoglycemic agent

Orinase, tolbutamide - sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus

insulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

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Individuals with Type A insulin resistance who develop frank diabetes require large doses (>200 units/day) of subcutaneous insulin, oral hypoglycaemic agents and insulin sensitizers and despite this intense regimen glycemic control remains poor and these patients are at high risk of the complications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, retinopathy and neuropathy.

Insmed Endocrine Society 2006 Update; Insmed Will Report Efficacy of ... by Business Wire

Even after administration of hypoglycaemic agents such as tolbutamide, little change in blood glucose levels is seen (2).

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