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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Those with higher blood sugar levels after eating faced a 69% greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers discovered.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The price and lack of access have led some diabetics to underdose, use expired insulin, reuse needles or starve themselves to control their blood sugar levels.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Plantains are a starchy member of the banana family, and eating them typically causes blood sugar to rise in a stable manner.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
People who tend to experience blood sugar spikes in the hours after eating could face a higher risk of a common brain disorder.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The price and lack of access have led some diabetics to underdose, use expired insulin, reuse needles or starve themselves to control their blood sugar levels.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Plantains are a starchy member of the banana family, and eating them typically causes blood sugar to rise in a stable manner.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
People who tend to experience blood sugar spikes in the hours after eating could face a higher risk of a common brain disorder.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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