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Carbohydrates and Hypoglycemic Agents

Medical Definition:	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.
	Hypoglycemic Agents - Agents which lower the blood glucose level.
	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)

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