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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Consequently, carriers of the disease require frequent blood sugar monitoring and insulin injections.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
Protein slows down the digestion of carbs, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.
—Dana Leigh Smith, SELF, 27 May 2025
What To Do If Your Blood Sugar Is High
Think your blood sugar is too high?
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
Protein slows down the digestion of carbs, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.
—Dana Leigh Smith, SELF, 27 May 2025
What To Do If Your Blood Sugar Is High
Think your blood sugar is too high?
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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