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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While the normal range for blood sugar is 80-100, Roose’s was 519.
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Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Eating too many high-sugar foods every day can affect more than your blood sugar.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Cording reinforces this point, noting that fiber supports satiety, blood sugar regulation, and digestive health, with experts recommending fiber intake ranging from 25–38 grams per day.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
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Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Eating too many high-sugar foods every day can affect more than your blood sugar.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Cording reinforces this point, noting that fiber supports satiety, blood sugar regulation, and digestive health, with experts recommending fiber intake ranging from 25–38 grams per day.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blood sugar
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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