blood sugar

American  

noun

1. glucose in the blood.

2. the quantity or percentage of glucose in the blood.

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blood sugar British  

noun

1. med the glucose concentration in the blood: the normal fasting value is between 3.9 and 5.6 mmol/l

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blood sugar Scientific  

1. Sugar in the form of glucose in the blood. The concentration of blood sugar is measured in milligrams of glucose per 100 milliliters of blood.

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Etymology

Origin of blood sugar

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The 35-year-old, originally from Harrogate, was first diagnosed with the condition when he was 12 and he vividly remembers that initially he found it incredibly hard to control his blood sugar levels.

From BBC

Researchers found evidence suggesting bamboo consumption may help regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, support digestive health, and provide antioxidant effects.

From Science Daily

A research team from the University of Liverpool has reported new evidence suggesting that sharp increases in blood sugar following meals may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

"It's a full circle. You can take care of your overall health with regular checks of your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, blood sugar and kidney function."

From Science Daily

There is also evidence that the type of fat in milk, yogurt and cheese can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• glucose