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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Corticosteroids can also cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
High-glycemic foods—those that cause blood sugar levels to rise sharply—may worsen acne.2
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—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
If needed, losing weight can be especially beneficial in improving blood sugar levels, Kim says - especially if your body mass index (BMI) is high.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Research has linked regular flaxseed consumption with improvements in cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, and inflammation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
High-glycemic foods—those that cause blood sugar levels to rise sharply—may worsen acne.2
1.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
If needed, losing weight can be especially beneficial in improving blood sugar levels, Kim says - especially if your body mass index (BMI) is high.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Research has linked regular flaxseed consumption with improvements in cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, and inflammation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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 24 Dec. 2024.
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