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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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Another challenge is that lab-grown insulin cells are often not mature enough to respond effectively to glucose.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

There are a growing number of studies that suggest red light therapy in medicine has real promise - from helping us control our glucose levels to potentially healing damaged spinal nerves.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In grueling endurance sports like cycling, and now running, athletes are gobbling down unprecedented amounts of sugary carbohydrates, both in training and competition, via fast-acting gels and bottles loaded with glucose and fructose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Sparkling water may play a small role in weight management by slightly increasing blood glucose uptake and metabolism, which is the process the body uses to convert energy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

But for the glucose and caffeine tablets in his survival pack, he would have ground to a halt hours ago.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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