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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

Scientists have established normal ranges for many health measures such as blood glucose and cholesterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 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

Under normal conditions, the enzyme plays a role in metabolism by helping cells convert glucose into energy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

By 1866, the mill owners had learned how to break down cornstarch into a kind of sugar called glucose.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan