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DiaBeta

DiaBeta

8.2
A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make insulin
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Patients taking DiaBeta should monitor for signs of low blood sugar.

Examples

  • She switched from insulin injections to DiaBeta tablets after her diagnosis.

  • The doctor prescribed DiaBeta to help control his blood sugar levels.

  • My doctor prescribed DiaBeta to help manage my diabetes.

  • Have you ever tried DiaBeta for blood sugar control?

  • Patients taking DiaBeta should monitor for signs of low blood sugar.

  • She switched from insulin injections to DiaBeta tablets after her diagnosis.

  • The doctor prescribed DiaBeta to help control his blood sugar levels.

Synonyms

glyburide
vsDiaBeta
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin

is the trademarked brand name for that same active drug
Micronase
vsDiaBeta
  • Specialized
8.1

A medicine for type 2 diabetes that makes the body release insulin

is specifically the trademarked name for the generic active substance
Glucotrol
vsDiaBeta
  • Specialized
7.3

A medicine for type 2 diabetes that makes the body release more insulin to lower blood sugar

is specifically the trademarked name for the generic active substance

Surface Forms

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Etymology

DiaBeta is a brand name made from Dia (from 'diabetes') and Beta (for the pancreas 'beta' cells that make insulin). So the name reminds you it is a diabetes medicine that helps those beta cells release more insulin.