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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
That’s his emergency go-to item if his blood sugar level becomes too low.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Radishes can help lower blood sugar levels and are a source of antioxidants that might help protect against cancer and prevent inflammation.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
All of this helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels and ward off spikes in general.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
With nearly 7 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving—that’s about 4 Medjool dates—they’re an excellent source of this all-important dietary component and are known to slow digestion, keep blood sugar levels from spiking, and keep gut health in check.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Crumble Smith recommends testing your blood sugar levels after an hour and a half to two hours to see how your body responds.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
This medication has shown promise in managing markers of fasting blood sugar levels, and hemoglobin A1c with people who have Type 2 diabetes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Inositol, which can naturally be found in foods like fruits, beans, grains, and nuts, has been shown to help decrease insulin resistance, regulate blood sugars, promote healthy hormone levels, and potentially improve egg quality.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
And an after-dinner stroll might just be a great way to do it: A study in the journal Nutrients found that a walk after eating can help stabilize your blood sugar levels.
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near blood sugar
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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