blood sugar
"Blood sugar" refers to the glucose concentration in the bloodstream, crucial for energy and metabolic health.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(technical)The concentration of glucose in the blood, measured to diagnose and manage diabetes.
Example
- Patients with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly.
B2Physiology
(technical, academic)The amount of glucose in the bloodstream, regulated by hormones like insulin and glucagon.
Example
- Insulin helps lower blood sugar by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
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