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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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"What is also important to note is that the decrease in blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose were also maintained in those patients taking oral medications," he adds.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"It acts as a metabolic signal that promotes fat production and storage in ways that differ fundamentally from glucose."

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

This step reduced the number of unwanted cell types and improved how well the cells responded to glucose.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

There are a growing number of studies that suggest red light therapy in medicine has real promise - from helping us control our glucose levels to potentially healing damaged spinal nerves.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It’s a blend of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose that tastes exactly as sweet as table sugar.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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