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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This improved insulin sensitivity can aid in maintaining normal blood sugar levels, which is crucial for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes management.
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Foods that cause a quick increase in blood sugar may raise the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.13
Healthier options include:
Brown rice
Cauliflower rice
Quinoa
8.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Originally Published: April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM PDT
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Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely
Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely
Opinion: Monday’s earthquake was a warning.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Though some glucose-experts disagree, Merkel says oatmeal is a safe option for those wishing to keep their blood sugar in check.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Foods that cause a quick increase in blood sugar may raise the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.13
Healthier options include:
Brown rice
Cauliflower rice
Quinoa
8.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Originally Published: April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM PDT
Most Popular
Most Popular
Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely
Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely
Opinion: Monday’s earthquake was a warning.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Though some glucose-experts disagree, Merkel says oatmeal is a safe option for those wishing to keep their blood sugar in check.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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 3 May. 2025.
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