blood sugar

noun

1. glucose in the blood.

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

blood sugar

noun

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

blood sugar

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood sugar¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Whether it’s a group stroll, touch football game on the lawn, quick bike ride, run, or impromptu dancing to “Shake It Off,” moving your body aids digestion, regulates blood sugar, eases tension and promotes relaxation.

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They then used a gentle pre-transplant preparation involving immune-targeting antibodies and low-dose radiation, followed by a transplant of blood stem cells and islet cells from an unrelated donor, to restore blood sugar control.

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A doctor later confirmed that the woman had been experiencing severe hypoglycaemia - a condition where blood sugar levels get critically low, local reports said.

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It also achieved significant reductions in blood sugar levels, the company said.

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These include improvements in blood vessel function, overall fitness and the body's ability to control blood sugar.

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