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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Work with your provider to manage your blood sugar levels and minimize complications, potentially even reversing the condition.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2025
No major difference was seen in blood sugar control or most other cholesterol and lipid markers.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Wright avoids simple carbs such as white bread which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Over time, high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet, skin, and other organs.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2025
No major difference was seen in blood sugar control or most other cholesterol and lipid markers.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Wright avoids simple carbs such as white bread which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Over time, high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet, skin, and other organs.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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