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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blood sugar

Insulin sensitivity refers to how effectively the body's cells respond to insulin, the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

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

The affected species were Roseburia intestinalis and Parabacteroides merdae, both associated with important functions in the digestive system, including processes related to gut health and blood sugar regulation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

When the sweetener isosteviol was paired with the antidepressant duloxetine, it strongly suppressed two important gut bacteria involved in maintaining digestive health and regulating blood sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Although the vet had said it could take up to ten weekly visits to get his blood sugar in check, I was optimistic.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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