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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For people with diabetes, not getting enough insulin could lead to dangerously high blood sugar.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
It has also been shown to lower blood sugar when drunk after a meal.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Blumenthal said the new guidelines will be especially important for people who smoke tobacco, have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, Type 2 diabetes or a family history of heart disease.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients with type 1 diabetes must constantly remain aware of the blood sugar levels to properly manage their nutrition and insulin intake to support healthy living.
—Elizabeth McClure, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
It has also been shown to lower blood sugar when drunk after a meal.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Blumenthal said the new guidelines will be especially important for people who smoke tobacco, have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, Type 2 diabetes or a family history of heart disease.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients with type 1 diabetes must constantly remain aware of the blood sugar levels to properly manage their nutrition and insulin intake to support healthy living.
—Elizabeth McClure, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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