blood sugar

noun

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

blood sugar

noun

1. med the glucose concentration in the blood: the normal fasting value is between 3.9 and 5.6 mmol/l

blood sugar

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood sugar¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, scientists think that some of the hallmarks of diabetes -- such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation -- may encourage the development of dementia in the brain.

From Science Daily

Medical records reveal the infant’s blood sugar level plummeted and lab results indicated he had suspiciously high levels of insulin.

From BBC

In both cases, the babies’ blood sugar levels had plummeted, which is what you would expect to see with insulin poisoning.

From BBC

Located behind the stomach, the pancreas is a large gland that helps people digest food and regulate blood sugar.

From Los Angeles Times

“Orders were to continue using the insulin pump, confirm metformin dose and add blood sugar checks,” the autopsy findings show.

From Los Angeles Times

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