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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Many Americans skimp on protein in the morning and instead pick foods that spike blood sugar and lead to midday energy crashes – and cause even more junk food cravings.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Estrogen also helps regulate blood sugar by supporting insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing fat storage and inflammation.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Carb consistency: Carbohydrates impact blood sugar more than protein and fat.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Once used primarily for managing blood sugar, they are now being prescribed off-label for weight loss, catalyzing a seismic shift in how society views health, weight and medical intervention.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Estrogen also helps regulate blood sugar by supporting insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing fat storage and inflammation.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Carb consistency: Carbohydrates impact blood sugar more than protein and fat.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Once used primarily for managing blood sugar, they are now being prescribed off-label for weight loss, catalyzing a seismic shift in how society views health, weight and medical intervention.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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 14 Jul. 2025.
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