blood glucose
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Definition
Noun: - Glucose in the bloodstream: The concentration of the simple sugar glucose present in the blood. It is a primary source of energy for the body's cells and its level is tightly regulated.
Usage
- This term is used primarily in medical, biological, and health contexts to discuss metabolic state, diabetes management, and physiological monitoring.
- It is typically measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or millimoles per liter (mmol/L).
Examples
- The doctor ordered a test to check her blood glucose levels.
- Regular exercise can help maintain healthy blood glucose.
- After eating, blood glucose naturally rises.
Advanced Usage
- "Fasting blood glucose": A measurement taken after an individual has not eaten for several hours (usually 8-12), used as a standard diagnostic test.
- His fasting blood glucose was within the normal range.
- "Blood glucose monitoring": The regular checking of blood glucose levels, often by people with diabetes.
- Daily blood glucose monitoring is essential for her diabetes management.
Variants and Related Words
- Glycemia (n): The presence of glucose in the blood. (Often used in medical terminology, e.g., "hyperglycemia" for high blood glucose, "hypoglycemia" for low blood glucose).
- Blood sugar (n): A common synonym for "blood glucose" in everyday language.
- Note: While "blood sugar" is a frequent synonym, the precise scientific term is "blood glucose," as "sugar" in blood can refer to other sugars besides glucose.
Synonyms
- Blood sugar: The most common direct synonym in general and clinical use.
Related Phrases
- Blood glucose meter (n): A device used to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood.
- She used her blood glucose meter before breakfast.
- Blood glucose level (n): The specific concentration of glucose in the blood at a given time.
- The target blood glucose level varies for each individual.
Noun
- glucose in the bloodstream