blood sugar

NOUN

level of glucose in blood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glucose

WEAK

blood glucose

Example Sentences

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She also checks her blood sugar, for her diabetes, and to see how much water she is drinking, for her kidneys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Researchers wanted to determine whether the same genetic changes also affected GLP-1, a hormone released from the gut that helps control blood sugar after eating by stimulating insulin production, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing appetite.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

And I find strength training really helps improve, manage their blood sugar levels, and it helps the joint pain, helps strengthen their bones.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Type 2 diabetes is marked by high blood sugar that occurs when insulin, the hormone that helps move glucose from the blood into cells, does not work effectively.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Thank Einstein, Fig’s blood sugar is back in check.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas