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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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“When it’s not competing with other muscles, it gets to grab on to as much glucose and fat as possible.”

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

People with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels and administer insulin, either through injections or a pump, to replace the hormone their bodies can no longer produce enough of.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

These breakfasts produce a rapid glucose spike and an insulin response early in the day.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

But Hong Kong-based startup PointFit offers a less intrusive alternative using an adhesive patch, whose tiny sensor reads levels of biomarkers like glucose and cortisol from the sweat on users' skin.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 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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