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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Glycemic spikes caused by caffeine Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can also alter blood sugar levels, thanks to the caffeine causing temporary glycemic spikes.
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Stress can worsen blood sugar levels and cause potential other complications.
—Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
During each visit, the research team tested participants’ fasting blood sugar levels, followed by a brain scan called Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or fMRI, which tracks blood flow to capture activity in different regions of the brain.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The prescription drug developed and manufactured to manage blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes has been widely used for quicker weight loss.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Stress can worsen blood sugar levels and cause potential other complications.
—Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
During each visit, the research team tested participants’ fasting blood sugar levels, followed by a brain scan called Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or fMRI, which tracks blood flow to capture activity in different regions of the brain.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The prescription drug developed and manufactured to manage blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes has been widely used for quicker weight loss.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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