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
Her 12-year-old son, Trevor, has Type 1 diabetes, which means his blood sugar levels can be affected by anything from a snack to his sleep schedule.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The company’s tiny biosensor — which is not currently FDA-approved — connects to a smartphone to offer users a plethora of health data, including blood sugar levels.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas makes little or no insulin leading to high blood sugar levels, is often first diagnosed in childhood.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 June 2024
According to rumors at the time, Apple had a team of biomedical engineers looking for a way to noninvasively and continuously monitor blood sugar levels to help better treat diabetes.
—Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The company’s tiny biosensor — which is not currently FDA-approved — connects to a smartphone to offer users a plethora of health data, including blood sugar levels.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas makes little or no insulin leading to high blood sugar levels, is often first diagnosed in childhood.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 June 2024
According to rumors at the time, Apple had a team of biomedical engineers looking for a way to noninvasively and continuously monitor blood sugar levels to help better treat diabetes.
—Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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