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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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These alterations may affect how the body handles glucose and could increase the risk of developing diabetes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

These markers include glucose, fats called triglycerides, and the protein tryptophan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Shutdowns have caused problems for diabetic children whose sensors can’t transmit glucose levels to parents and warn them in case of emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The swashing effect begins when bacteria consume fermentable sugars such as glucose, maltose, or xylose.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Glucose levels were monitored by testing urine, which could only measure glucose present in the blood eight hours earlier.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand