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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They are prescribed to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and to induce weight-loss by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, casein is a slow-digesting protein but provides a sustained release of amino acids into the blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
According to Healthline, that constellation of symptoms ties directly back to how the body handles excess blood sugar.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Due to the increase in blood sugar, experts say people with diabetes, insulin resistance or those at risk of cardiometabolic disease should be especially mindful of their intake.
—Gavin Escott, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, casein is a slow-digesting protein but provides a sustained release of amino acids into the blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
According to Healthline, that constellation of symptoms ties directly back to how the body handles excess blood sugar.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Due to the increase in blood sugar, experts say people with diabetes, insulin resistance or those at risk of cardiometabolic disease should be especially mindful of their intake.
—Gavin Escott, USA Today, 1 May 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 4 May. 2026.
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