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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
Too low blood sugar levels can be dangerous in people with diabetes who take medication to control blood sugar.17
Diuretics: These are water pills, which get rid of fluid build-up in the body.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
All of them work by masquerading as a natural hormone called GLP-1 and tricking the body into slowing digestion and reducing blood sugar.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, occurs when blood sugar levels drop excessively as a result of too much insulin in the body, underscoring the importance of continuous blood glucose monitoring.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2024
However, the effects on other physical health aspects, such as blood pressure and blood sugar levels, although showing potential, are not consistently proven across studies.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 22 May 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 10 Jun. 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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