antidiabetic
Blood sugar reducer
Antidiabetic describes medications or treatments that work to control diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels.
As a noun, an antidiabetic is any such drug or agent.
The doctor prescribed an antidiabetic to help manage her type 2 diabetes.
The term encompasses various drug classes including insulin, metformin, and newer medications that work through different mechanisms to regulate glucose.
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- semaglutideIncretin mimetic medication
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
Circulating glucose level
- glycemiaBlood glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- glucose toleranceAbility to metabolize blood sugar
fasting glucose · glucometer · glucose monitoring · HbA1c · glucagon · glycolysis · postprandial · glucose test
Customary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- nutritionBodily use of food
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
adherence · compliance · monitoring · prevention · screening · blood pressure · portion control · physical activity
Dual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
- insulin penPrefilled diabetes medication dispenser
Cellular nutrient conversion
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
- obesityExcess body fat condition
lipid · ketosis · ketoacidosis · metabolic syndrome · energy balance · weight management · fatty liver · triglycerides
Care for an ailment
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
combination therapy · monotherapy · titration · dosing · efficacy · side effects · contraindications · pharmacotherapy
metformin
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- semaglutideIncretin mimetic medication
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- glycemiaBlood glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
glucose tolerance · fasting glucose · glucometer · glucose monitoring · HbA1c · glucagon · glycolysis · postprandial · glucose test · carbohydrates
diet
Customary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- nutritionBodily use of food
- weight lossReduction in body mass
self-care · adherence · compliance · monitoring · prevention · screening · blood pressure · portion control · physical activity · meal planning
pancreas
Dual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
obesity · lipid · ketosis · ketoacidosis · metabolic syndrome · energy balance · weight management · fatty liver · triglycerides · cholesterol
treatment
Care for an ailment
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
guidelines · combination therapy · monotherapy · titration · dosing · efficacy · side effects · contraindications · pharmacotherapy · first-line
antidiabetichyperglycemic
Elevated blood glucose state
glucagon · corticosteroids · epinephrine · adrenaline · dextrose
diabetes, diabetic, diabetics, glycemic, anti-, prediabetic, nondiabetic