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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These measures reflect how effectively the body regulates blood sugar and responds to insulin, the hormone that helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 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
"Today is the 16th day of his hunger strike and his blood sugar level and blood pressure have dropped and whenever he tries to sit or stand, he feels very dizzy," Dipke told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The key to preventing blindness in diabetics is controlling blood sugar levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Maybe because my blood sugar was low and it was The Week From Hell, I wanted a shout, a sound—any sound.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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