1. Drugs or substances that lower blood glucose levels, used especially in the treatment of diabetes.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Usually plural or used as a mass noun

1. Relating to or causing a reduction in blood glucose levels.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term

Examples

• The doctor prescribed hypoglycemics to help manage the patient's type 2 diabetes.
• Insulin and metformin are common hypoglycemics used in diabetes treatment.
• Hypoglycemic medications must be taken regularly as directed.
• The hypoglycemic effect of the new drug was tested in clinical trials.
• Patients on hypoglycemics should monitor their blood sugar levels closely.
• Several classes of hypoglycemics are available, each working through different mechanisms.