blood sugar
noun
: the glucose in the blood
also
: its concentration (as in milligrams per 100 milliliters)
Examples of blood sugar in a Sentence
As a diabetic, he needs his blood sugar to stay at the right levels.
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Pectin, a fiber found in apples and pears, forms a gel that slows gastric emptying and helps keep blood sugar levels steadier.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
They are also packed with dietary fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar and keeps you feeling full.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Affected staff would then be required to undergo further medical evaluation — including blood sugar and lipid profile tests — within seven days to assess potential health risks, NDTV reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Insulin, for example, is a type of peptide produced by the pancreas that controls our blood sugar.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
They are also packed with dietary fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar and keeps you feeling full.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Affected staff would then be required to undergo further medical evaluation — including blood sugar and lipid profile tests — within seven days to assess potential health risks, NDTV reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Insulin, for example, is a type of peptide produced by the pancreas that controls our blood sugar.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for blood sugar
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“Blood sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20sugar. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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