dextrose
Example Sentences
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He said the drip of dextrose would have masked the insulin, making it harder to notice, but the blood test result would still register a very high level of insulin.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Emergency treatment for a pet with xylitol toxicity involves giving the animal IV fluids containing dextrose to raise its blood glucose level and carefully monitoring its progress.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2022
He was given whole blood, blood plasma and a solution of saline dextrose.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 18, 2021
Tell-tale ingredients include “invert sugar, maltodextrin, dextrose, lactose, soluble or insoluble fibre, hydrogenated or interesterified oil”.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2020
I must admit they’re doing their best to keep me in condition: they’re plying me with dextrose, cod-liver oil, brewer’s yeast and calcium.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
