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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Volunteers who tried it had better sleep, lower blood pressure and healthier blood sugar levels overall.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
One issue for patients with the disease is that they struggle to maintain healthy blood pressure and blood sugar.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Novo was hoping to achieve better weight loss and blood sugar control by combining drugs that work through different pathways.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
They found that metformin's ability to reduce blood sugar at clinically relevant doses relies on suppressing Rap1 activity in this specific area of the brain.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
“People get dizzy for so many reasons. He could have gotten up too quickly. Or maybe his blood sugar dropped.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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