Definition

1. Noun:
   • Glucose in the bloodstream: The concentration of glucose (a type of sugar) present in the blood. It is the primary source of energy for the body's cells and its level is tightly regulated.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Regular exercise can help lower your blood sugar.
  • The doctor ordered a test to check his fasting blood sugar.
  • People with diabetes must monitor their blood sugar carefully.

Advanced Usage

• "to have high/low blood sugar": to have an abnormally elevated or reduced level of glucose in the blood.
  • After eating the candy, she felt dizzy, a sign of high blood sugar.
• "blood sugar level": the measured concentration of glucose in the blood at a given time.
  • Her blood sugar level was within the normal range.

Variants and Related Words

• Blood glucose (n): A synonymous term for blood sugar, often used in medical contexts.
  • The sensor monitors blood glucose continuously.
• Hyperglycemia (n): A medical condition of having excessively high blood sugar.
• Hypoglycemia (n): A medical condition of having dangerously low blood sugar.

Synonyms

• Blood glucose: The sugar (glucose) carried in the blood.
• Glycemia (Medical term): The presence of glucose in the blood.

Related Phrases

• "to spike one's blood sugar": to cause a rapid, sharp increase in blood glucose levels.
  • Drinking soda can spike your blood sugar.
• "to stabilize blood sugar": to maintain blood glucose at a steady, healthy level.
  • Eating balanced meals helps stabilize blood sugar.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. glucose in the bloodstream