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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Consuming coffee with sugar can cause a blood sugar spike, but the addition of the egg yolk may slightly blunt this spike.
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
This can result in weight loss, which is associated with better blood sugar control.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Bitter melon supplements These are often taken to help with reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, Menning noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH eating pattern) can reduce blood sugar swings that worsen irritability.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
This can result in weight loss, which is associated with better blood sugar control.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Bitter melon supplements These are often taken to help with reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, Menning noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH eating pattern) can reduce blood sugar swings that worsen irritability.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 21 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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