Oral hypoglycemic agents

hypoglycemic /hy·po·gly·ce·mic/ (-gli-sēm´ik)

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or causing hypoglycemia.

2. an agent that lowers blood glucose levels.

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adj.

1. Of or relating to hypoglycemia.

2. Lowering the concentration of glucose in the blood. Used of a drug.

hypoglycemic

[-glīsē′mik]

Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, glykys, sweet, haima, blood

pertaining to or resembling a state of low blood glucose level. Also spelled hypoglycaemic.

hypoglycemic [hi″po-gli-se´mik]

1. pertaining to or characterized by hypoglycemia.

2. a hypoglycemic agent.

hypoglycemic

pertaining to, characterized by, or producing hypoglycemia.

hypoglycemic crisis

profound weakness and seizures may be caused by very low blood glucose levels. Untreated hyperinsulinism and overdosing with insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus are common causes.

hypoglycemic encephalopathy

degenerative lesions in brain tissue caused by prolonged hypoglycemia, as in pregnancy toxemia of ewes.

oral hypoglycemic agents

synthetic drugs that lower the blood sugar level. These drugs stimulate the synthesis and release of insulin from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, and are used to treat human patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. They have limited use in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus as they have nonfunctional beta cells that cannot produce insulin.

hypoglycemic factor

see insulin.

hypoglycemic seizures

see hypoglycemic crisis (above).

hypoglycemic

adjective Referring to hypoglycemia, see there

Patient discussion about hypoglycemic.

Q. What is hypoglycemia? What exactly is hypoglycemia and why is it so dangerous?

A. Hypoglycemia is the sudden decrease in blood glucose levels, to an amount where the body experiences signs and symptoms such as confusion, fast heart rate, altered consciousness state and even fainting. This is usually a result of medications taken for diabetes. In most cases, hypoglycemia is treated with sugary drinks or food. In severe cases, an injection of glucagon (a hormone with the opposite effects of insulin) or an intravenous infusion of dextrose is used for treatment, but usually only if the person is unconscious.

Q. I have Type II Diabetes, but have regular problems with low blood sugar levels. What should I do? I am an over 60 female who has been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I was originally on Metformin, but my doctor discontinued it because I was having severe low blood sugar levels a lot (as low as 40). I have heard that putting me on insulin might help, but I don't see how since I have more low than high levels. Anyone have any suggestions or information about what I can do? (I do follow diabetic eating with proper food and frequent small meals, but that doesn't seem to help.)

A. i'm not sure about this but maybe because of your sensitivity to Metformin they want to move to insulin shots because they want accuracy. but as all it sounds a bit strange, cause most of the times they save that as a last resort. there's probably something else that's missing here...you asked them why insulin shots?

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acetohexamide
antihyperglycemic agent
chlorpropamide
DiaBeta
Diabinese
Exubera
glimepiride
glipizide
glucagon
glyburide
hypoglycemia
insulin
insulin aspart
insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine
insulin glargine
insulin glulisine
insulin inhalation powder
insulin lispro protamine
isophane insulin suspension

Type II diabetics usually develop diabetes later on in life and they are prescribed oral hypoglycemic agents to control their blood sugar.

Dietary Teaching for the Diabetic Client by Ann Knapp / Jobs and Careers community

Current diabetes conventional therapy using blood glucose-lowering medications such as insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents has limitations.

Sclerocarya birrea [(A. Rich.) Hochst.] [Anacardiaceae] stem-bark ... by Gondwe, M.; Kamadyaapa, D.R.; Tufts, M.; Chuturgoon, A.A.; Musabayane, C.T. / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology

The procedure maintained its effect through 3 years of follow-up, during which the patients significantly lowered their use of oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin.

Gastric bypass lowers Hb[A.sub.1c] levels in diabetes by Evans, Jeff / Clinical Psychiatry News

oral administration of medication

oral airway

oral and maxillofacial surgeon

oral and maxillofacial surgery