glucose
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“When it’s not competing with other muscles, it gets to grab on to as much glucose and fat as possible.”
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Although fructose and glucose produced similar short-term effects on food intake, the mice eventually developed preferences that corresponded to the degree of AgRP neuron inhibition triggered by each sugar.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
People with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels and administer insulin, either through injections or a pump, to replace the hormone their bodies can no longer produce enough of.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
These breakfasts produce a rapid glucose spike and an insulin response early in the day.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
The glucose corn syrup wasn’t as sweet as sugar, but it was cheap.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
Vocabulary lists containing glucose
Nutrition - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Photosynthesis - High School
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