HealthAugust 26, 2026

sulfonylurea

sul-fuh-NIL-yur-ee-uh

Definition

A class of oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin.

Etymology

The name is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, combining the chemical terms 'sulfonyl' (referring to a sulfur atom bonded to two oxygen atoms) and 'urea' (a nitrogen-containing organic compound).

In the news

The article mentions this medication class during a sensitivity analysis to verify that the study's findings on medication adjustments remained consistent even when focusing specifically on patients taking these drugs.

Diabetes Medications Adjustments for Older Adults Lower Than ADA Guidelines

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