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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Research shows that the protein and fiber in lentils can help support gut health, aid weight management, and keep blood sugar levels in check.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Probiotics help keep blood sugar levels stable and support fat burning.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Bach managed his diabetes with an insulin pump but on occasion would experience mood swings if his blood sugar level peaked or fell outside the normal range — not uncommon for diabetics, said attorney John Gomez, whose law firm is representing Cecilia Bach.
—Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Playing The Reality Looking at diabetes management: A digitized healthcare company can provide patients with a mobile app to track blood sugar levels, medication, diet and exercise.
—Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
especially
: the amount or percentage of such sugar
Medical Definition
blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
also
: its concentration (as in milligrams per 100 milliliters)
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