Definitions

blood sugar

NOUN

level of glucose in blood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glucose

WEAK

blood glucose

Example Sentences

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Edward Errington-Rozkalns, known as Teddy, died in November 2020 after "undoubted failings" led to midwives failing to monitor his blood sugar levels before sending him home.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Pediatric obesity specialists say they are seeing high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control and liver dysfunction in children as young as 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He is now doing well but his condition needs to be carefully managed – his diet must be closely watched and his blood sugar checked.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

A new experimental GLP-1 pill could make it easier for people with type 2 diabetes to access treatments that help control blood sugar and support weight loss.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

He knew he was on the verge of passing out from low blood sugar.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner