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

If major risk factors like obesity, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure were eliminated by 2050, 12.4 million deaths could be averted in the U.S.

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Studies have shown that the additive can lead to the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers and increased blood sugar levels in animals.

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Tirzepatide belongs to a broad new class of drugs that simulate nutrient-stimulated hormones, helping patients lose significant weight and improve their blood sugar control.

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With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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This process is often impaired in diabetes, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.

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