Meaning of DIABETA

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
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	Synonyms:		glyburide, Micronase
	See Also:		antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An oral hypoglycemic agent (a prescription drug that people take to lower the level of glucose in the blood). The pills work for some people whose pancreas still makes some insulin. They can help the body in several ways, such as by causing the cells in the pancreas to release more insulin.