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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Some people with type 2 diabetes also need insulin therapy if their blood sugar goals are not met with oral treatments.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
With high sugar content and little nutritional value, these beverages tend to spike blood sugar without satisfying hunger.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Plus, winter weather can lead to heart problems, trigger asthma attacks, and spike blood sugar levels, among other potential hazards.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Proper hydrations support your body’s natural detoxification and maintain blood sugar balance.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
With high sugar content and little nutritional value, these beverages tend to spike blood sugar without satisfying hunger.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Plus, winter weather can lead to heart problems, trigger asthma attacks, and spike blood sugar levels, among other potential hazards.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Proper hydrations support your body’s natural detoxification and maintain blood sugar balance.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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