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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These types of medication can help regulate appetite and blood sugar.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The research suggests that drinking a daily serving of elderberry juice may boost fat metabolism, improve gut health, and lower blood sugar levels.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Although many people report feeling fuller after drinking seltzer, scientists aren’t clear on how the drink may impact blood sugar levels or how this might contribute to weight loss.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Cortisol is a hormone that helps the body respond to stress and is important for other body functions such as controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, reducing inflammation, helping the body use food for energy and helping the heart and blood vessels work correctly.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The research suggests that drinking a daily serving of elderberry juice may boost fat metabolism, improve gut health, and lower blood sugar levels.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Although many people report feeling fuller after drinking seltzer, scientists aren’t clear on how the drink may impact blood sugar levels or how this might contribute to weight loss.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Cortisol is a hormone that helps the body respond to stress and is important for other body functions such as controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, reducing inflammation, helping the body use food for energy and helping the heart and blood vessels work correctly.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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