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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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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

In grueling endurance sports like cycling, and now running, athletes are gobbling down unprecedented amounts of sugary carbohydrates, both in training and competition, via fast-acting gels and bottles loaded with glucose and fructose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The company’s medical devices business, which includes products like its popular FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor, brought in the lion’s share of revenue for the quarter at $5.5 billion, up 8.5% on a comparable basis.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

When we dance, we reduce our blood pressure and glucose levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In order for the toxic compound to be excreted in the urine, it first has to bind with available molecules of glucose or amino acid.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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