blood sugar
Americannoun
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glucose in the blood.
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the quantity or percentage of glucose in the blood.
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood sugar
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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This was true even when they achieved substantial and lasting weight loss, particularly when researchers examined blood sugar regulation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are also peptides: they mimic a naturally occurring molecule that regulates appetite, blood sugar and digestion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
She also experienced very low energy, hair loss, severe dizziness, fainting spells from low blood sugar and brain fog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The growing popularity of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus has largely been driven by their ability to help people lose weight, improve blood sugar control, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
He knew he was on the verge of passing out from low blood sugar.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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