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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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He explained that diabetes burnout could occur when having to manage his blood glucose levels, insulin injections, diet and exercise became overwhelming.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It has also been suggested that it could speed up digestion and help lower blood glucose levels, leading some to view it as a potential aid for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 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

Scientists suspect that metformin may influence gut bacteria in ways that affect how the body processes glucose.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The glucose corn syrup wasn’t as sweet as sugar, but it was cheap.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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