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glucose

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

They provide complete protein and rich nutrients with essentially no spike in your glucose.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

But Hong Kong-based startup PointFit offers a less intrusive alternative using an adhesive patch, whose tiny sensor reads levels of biomarkers like glucose and cortisol from the sweat on users' skin.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

This time, he added both glucose and lactose—two different sugars—to the culture.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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