blood sugar
nounDefinition of blood sugar
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Those abnormalities include chronic inflammation and resistance to insulin, the hormone that enables cells to absorb blood sugar and convert it to energy. — Marie Mccullough, chicagotribune.com, "Obesity-related cancer rates are rising in middle-aged Americans but falling in seniors. What’s going on?," 19 Aug. 2019 As far as sweeteners go, each product is made with monkfruit and erythritol—aka, zero-calorie sweeteners that won't spike blood sugar. — Amber Brenza, Health.com, "Enlightened Ice Cream Just Released 11 New Keto-Friendly Flavors," 14 Aug. 2019 And while some may feel compelled to use alcohol to relieve their anxiety, alcohol can actually cause blood sugar spikes—and in turn, anxiety symptoms—during its consumption, and further heighten anxiety symptoms once the effects have worn off. — Sponsored Content With Pure Farmaceuticals, Houston Chronicle, "6 Natural Ways to Treat Anxiety," 29 July 2019 An inability to control high blood sugar is known as diabetes. — The Economist, "Modern humans may be evolving to deal with carbohydrate-rich diets," 7 June 2019 Some studies linked acetic acid with a mild reduction in blood sugar spikes after meals. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "The Real Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, According to a Nutritionist," 21 Nov. 2018 Improper storage could result in the breakdown of insulin, affecting its ability to effectively and predictably control your blood sugar level. — Elena Toschi, sun-sentinel.com, "Safe and effective use of insulin requires proper storage," 1 Aug. 2019 Extra credit: Studies show that drinking vinegar pickle juice helps with blood sugar levels for pre-diabetics (high-five to young me for killer instincts). — SFChronicle.com, "A world tour of pickles in the Bay Area and how to make them," 26 July 2019 An incurable disease resulting from the body’s impairment in controlling blood sugar levels, diabetes currently affects 8.8% of India’s adult population of 829 million, according to the International Diabetes Federation. — Kuwar Singh, Quartz India, "Data show higher diabetes prevalence in meat-loving Indian states," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blood sugar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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