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Carbohydrates and Hypoglycemic Agents
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A collective term for carbohydrates and agents used to lower the level of glucose in the blood. |
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Carbohydrates - The largest class of organic compounds, including starches, glycogens, cellulose, gums, and simple sugars. Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of Cn(H2O)n. |
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Hypoglycemic Agents - Agents which lower the blood glucose level. |
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Sweetening Agents - Substances that sweeten food, beverages, medications, etc., such as sugar, saccharine or other low-calorie synthetic products. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) |
Carbohydrates and Hypoglycemic Agents Definitions and Terms
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