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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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These alterations may affect how the body handles glucose and could increase the risk of developing diabetes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Female offspring of nicotine exposed fathers had lower insulin levels and lower fasting glucose levels compared with the control group.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

These markers include glucose, fats called triglycerides, and the protein tryptophan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Shutdowns have caused problems for diabetic children whose sensors can’t transmit glucose levels to parents and warn them in case of emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

It stores sugar in the form of glycogen and releases it as glucose in carefully measured quantities to keep the blood sugar at a normal level.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson