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blood sugar

American  

noun

  1. glucose in the blood.

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

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.

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

These animals showed similar signs of GLP-1 resistance, with elevated hormone levels that failed to improve blood sugar control.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

Confusion, panic, and incoherent speech are all symptoms of extremely high blood pressure and blood sugar, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.

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

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