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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Better insulin sensitivity allows your cells to more efficiently utilize insulin to absorb glucose from your bloodstream, lowering blood sugar levels.
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024
High-fiber bars often include ingredients like oats, chicory root, or psyllium husk, which aid in maintaining stable blood sugar levels and support gut health.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Artificially manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has no lingering aftertaste, doesn’t spike blood sugar and has less of a laxative effect than some other sugar alcohols.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Some Starter Doses of GLP-1 Drugs Still Hard to Access
All these drugs are in a family of medicines known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists that can help suppress appetite, slow digestion, boost metabolism, and reduce blood sugar levels.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Aug. 2024
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024
High-fiber bars often include ingredients like oats, chicory root, or psyllium husk, which aid in maintaining stable blood sugar levels and support gut health.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Artificially manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has no lingering aftertaste, doesn’t spike blood sugar and has less of a laxative effect than some other sugar alcohols.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Some Starter Doses of GLP-1 Drugs Still Hard to Access
All these drugs are in a family of medicines known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists that can help suppress appetite, slow digestion, boost metabolism, and reduce blood sugar levels.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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