blood sugar

American  

noun

1. glucose in the blood.

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

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blood sugar British  

noun

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

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blood sugar Scientific  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of blood sugar

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

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blood sugar

StripIt’s offerings include products formulated with probiotics and fiber, and Biostrips sells varieties with Reducose and Chromax, supplements that help to regulate blood sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Weaker muscles can also complicate recovery from injuries and illnesses and make it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Start by knowing your numbers, like your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

The second involves increased release of hormones called incretins, including GLP-1, which help the body regulate blood sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

When Deborah got to her doctor’s office, her blood pressure and blood sugar were so high, her doctor was amazed she hadn’t had a stroke or heart attack while we were in Clover.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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