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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The capsules supposedly work together with ingredients that claim to protect your liver, help your blood sugar levels, and increase the oxygen in your bloodstream.
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Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Bitter melon has natural compounds like insulin, which may help control blood sugar levels.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
The capsules supposedly work together with ingredients that claim to protect your liver, help your blood sugar levels, and increase the oxygen in your bloodstream.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
Diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are too high.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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