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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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When exposed to cold, brown fat uses glucose and lipids to produce heat through a process called thermogenesis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

"We looked into the brain as it is widely recognized as a key regulator of whole-body glucose metabolism. We investigated whether and how the brain contributes to the anti-diabetic effects of metformin."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

These alterations may affect how the body handles glucose and could increase the risk of developing diabetes.

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

She broke out the sugar water to get glucose to the brain.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times