blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
also
: its concentration (as in milligrams per 100 milliliters)
Examples of blood sugar in a Sentence
As a diabetic, he needs his blood sugar to stay at the right levels.
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogs are drugs that mimic fullness hormone GLP-1 and have been shown to reduce appetite, slow digestion, help stabilize blood sugar levels and impact metabolism.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Over time, uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels that feed the heart.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, people who participate in weight training have lower A1C scores, a measurement of someone’s average blood sugar levels for the past three months.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Over time, uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels that feed the heart.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, people who participate in weight training have lower A1C scores, a measurement of someone’s average blood sugar levels for the past three months.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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