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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
Focusing on walking is beneficial for your health by helping mental health, adding exercise in, and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
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For conditions like diabetes, proper management of blood sugar levels through medications, diet, and lifestyle changes is crucial.
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These drugs are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogs, which mimic the fullness hormone GLP-1 to help people with type 2 diabetes or obesity better manage their appetite, blood sugars and weight.
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These medications were originally created to help with blood sugar management in people with diabetes, Ali says.
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
especially
: the amount or percentage of such sugar
Medical Definition
blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
also
: its concentration (as in milligrams per 100 milliliters)
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