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 research shows that prediabetes can go into remission -- meaning blood sugar levels return to normal -- even in the absence of weight loss.

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New research suggests that treating certain dental infections could help lower inflammation associated with heart disease while also improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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Malhotra noted that this mechanism may be particularly relevant for patients who also have metabolic disorders such as diabetes, a chronic disease that leads to high blood sugar levels.

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However, people with high blood sugar frequently miss out on some of these benefits from exercise, particularly improvements in how efficiently their bodies use oxygen.

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Soluble fiber can also help regulate blood sugar by slowing digestion and reducing sudden spikes in glucose levels.

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