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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

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

"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

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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