hypoglycemics

/ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪks/
noun
  1. Medications or substances used to lower blood sugar levels, typically prescribed for people with diabetes.
    • Some hypoglycemics can cause side effects like nausea or dizziness.
    • He takes his hypoglycemic every morning with breakfast.
    • The doctor prescribed a new hypoglycemic to help control her blood sugar.
  2. People who have hypoglycemia, a condition of abnormally low blood sugar.
    • Hypoglycemics need to eat small, frequent meals to keep their blood sugar stable.
    • Many hypoglycemics carry snacks with them in case their blood sugar drops suddenly.
    • Support groups can help hypoglycemics manage their condition better.
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