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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If their blood sugar is over 240 mg/dL and ketone levels are high, go to the ER.10
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is an early warning sign of diabetes.
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Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
In men, high blood sugar can damage the nerves and blood vessels essential for achieving and maintaining erections.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Barbie is launching a doll with Type 1 diabetes, complete with blood sugar meter and insulin pump, for its Fashionistas line in a partnership with the diabetes research organization Breakthrough T1D.
—USA Today, 12 July 2025
This is especially helpful for managing diarrhea and preventing blood sugar spikes.2
Soluble fiber is also helpful for lowering your cholesterol.
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Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
In men, high blood sugar can damage the nerves and blood vessels essential for achieving and maintaining erections.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Barbie is launching a doll with Type 1 diabetes, complete with blood sugar meter and insulin pump, for its Fashionistas line in a partnership with the diabetes research organization Breakthrough T1D.
—USA Today, 12 July 2025
This is especially helpful for managing diarrhea and preventing blood sugar spikes.2
Soluble fiber is also helpful for lowering your cholesterol.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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