blood sugar

noun

|Updated on: 4 Jun 2018

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Definition of blood sugar

: the glucose in the blood; also : its concentration (as in milligrams per 100 milliliters)

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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 Moringa research is in its infancy, Moringa is reported to be high in antioxidants, might reduce blood sugar levels (important for people with diabetes), could act as an analgesic, lower cholesterol, and more.

— nan sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Branching out with new crops," 31 May 2018
That quality also makes bluebs a smart choice for diabetics or other people watching their blood sugar levels.

— jaclyn london, ms, rd, cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Why You Should Go All In on Blueberries This Summer," 31 May 2018
Serlie and colleagues turned off the DBS devices for 17 hours and measured participants’ fasting blood sugar levels and responses to insulin.

— emily underwood, Science | AAAS, "Could deep brain stimulation help zap diabetes?," 23 May 2018
The study found that the participants’ average hemoglobin A1C a long-term barometer of blood sugar levels, fell to just 5.67 percent.

— New York Times, "How a Low-Carb Diet Might Aid People With Type 1 Diabetes," 7 May 2018
There's evidence that the keto diet can improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

— refinery29.com, "The Ketogenic Diet Was Never Supposed To Be A Trend — But Here We Are," 3 May 2018
Continuous glucose monitoring systems help patients track their blood sugar levels in real time.

— staff report, Houston Chronicle, "Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers advanced treatment for nonhealing wounds," 1 May 2018
Exercise, in general, has been favorably shown to decrease risks of falls in the elderly population, help control blood sugar levels in type-II diabetics as well as a decrease in anxiety levels.

— brent kraus, pt, dpt, Cincinnati.com, "Stay healthy: Effects of exercise with Brent Kraus, PT, DPT," 23 Apr. 2018
The cause of acute morning sickness remains largely unknown, Ross says, with hormonal changes, blood sugar levels and some psychological factors in the possible mix.

— maria puente, USA TODAY, "How does Duchess Kate do it? From giving birth to camera-ready in heels in under 8 hours," 23 Apr. 2018

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blood sugar

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: the amount of sugar in your blood

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