Sulfonylurea (Noun)
Meaning
Antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a sulfonylurea to help lower her patient's blood sugar levels.
- Sulfonylureas work by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin, thereby reducing glucose levels in the blood.
- He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and put on a regimen of diet, exercise, and a sulfonylurea to manage his condition.
- The study compared the efficacy of metformin versus a sulfonylurea in reducing HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- As a sulfonylurea, glipizide is often used in combination with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes.