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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

It has also been suggested that it could speed up digestion and help lower blood glucose levels, leading some to view it as a potential aid for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Observations from clinical settings show that blood glucose levels drop as blood moves through the dialyzer, even when the starting glucose level in the dialysate solution is higher.

From Science Daily • 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

The doctor prescribed a glucose formula, crushed aspirins in a mortar, and told them to wrap the child with quilts and covers.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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