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blood glucose

blood glucose

7 3.8
The amount of sugar in your blood
  • noun
  • /blʌd ˈɡluːkoʊs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glucosa en sangre
  • And if you have insulin resistance, blood glucose issues or you're pre diabetic, this advice can radically change your life.
  • blood glucose levels
  • blood glucose monitoring
  • blood glucose control

High blood cholesterol, high blood glucose and a big waistline.

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Examples

  • An individual with diabetes may not always know when blood glucose levels are too low or too high.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Illness, stress, and exercise can all have an impact on blood glucose levels.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The figures below show what happens to blood glucose levels throughout the day when people eat.

    Academic text (2012)
  • When people with diabetes suspect their blood glucose level may be low, they should check it.

    Academic text (2012)
  • So insulin is the hormone that helps maintain blood glucose levels in a very, very narrow range.

  • Doctors often monitor their patients' blood glucose levels to manage diabetes effectively.

  • Eating a balanced diet can help stabilize blood glucose levels throughout the day.

  • High blood glucose levels can lead to serious health complications if not addressed promptly.

Synonyms

blood sugar
vsblood glucose
  • Specialized
70 2.8

The amount of sugar in the blood that shows how healthy you are

is the more technical clinical term used for precise measurement
glycemia
vsblood glucose
  • Specialized
7.4

The amount of sugar in the blood

is specific to measuring one sugar level for diagnosis and care

How High

hyperglycemia
  • Specialized
1 7.1
blood glucose
  • Specialized
7 3.8
hypoglycemia
  • Specialized
6 5.9

Surface Forms

blood glucose singular

Morphology

blood + glucose

The meaning 'concentration of glucose in the bloodstream' is directly derivable from combining 'blood' (the bodily fluid) and 'glucose' (a type of sugar), so a learner who knows both words can infer the compound's meaning. This compositional noun phrase follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern (e.g., 'blood sugar') and is therefore transparent even if the concept is somewhat technical.

Etymology

Blood glucose gives a simple picture: glucose is a type of sugar that travels in your blood, like sugar stirred into water. So blood glucose means the 'amount of sugar in the bloodstream', which is why doctors check it to understand health and diabetes.