blood glucose

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Definition of blood glucose in English English dictionary: The main sugar that the body makes from the three elements of food-proteins, fats, and carbohydrates-but mostly from carbohydrates Glucose is the major source of energy for living cells and is carried to each cell through the bloodstream However, the cells cannot use glucose without the help of insulin; the main sugar that the body makes from food; cells cannot use glucose without the help of insulin; Blood glucose is a simple blood sugar, which is the body's main source of energy A blood test for glucose is used to evaluate blood sugar levels The results may be used to diagnose diabetes, monitor diabetic control or for screening purposes; blood sugar: glucose in the bloodstream; the main sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy Also called blood sugar; control: term used to refer to one's overall diabetes management

blood glucose

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blood glu·cose

blʌd glukōs

/ˈbləd ˈglo͞oˌkōs/ /ˈblʌd ˈɡluːˌkoʊs/

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