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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When glycogen stores are low, blood sugar highs and lows feel more extreme, which can be especially challenging for the brain, DeWitt said.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
French toast and pancakes are both high in sugar and carbs, which can spike your blood sugar levels.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Minerals in coconut water help offset blood sugar spikes by improving how sensitive your cells are to insulin.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Enter protein and fiber, both of which slow down the speed at which carbohydrates turn to sugar in the blood, helping to stabilize blood sugar.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
French toast and pancakes are both high in sugar and carbs, which can spike your blood sugar levels.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Minerals in coconut water help offset blood sugar spikes by improving how sensitive your cells are to insulin.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Enter protein and fiber, both of which slow down the speed at which carbohydrates turn to sugar in the blood, helping to stabilize blood sugar.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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