blood sugar

noun
UK: /ˈblʌd ˌʃʊɡər/
US: /ˈblʌd ˌʃʊɡər/

  1. The concentration of glucose in the blood.

    1. My blood sugar is high today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Monitoring your blood sugar is important for diabetes management. [ ] [ ]

  2. A measure of the amount of glucose in a person's blood, often tested to manage diabetes.

    1. Check your blood sugar before eating. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular exercise helps to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level. [ ] [ ]

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The word "blood sugar" in English means: The concentration of glucose in the blood., A measure of the amount of glucose in a person's blood, often tested to manage diabetes..

The phonetic transcription of "blood sugar" is /ˈblʌd ˌʃʊɡər/ in British English and /ˈblʌd ˌʃʊɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "blood sugar": "My blood sugar is high today.". More examples on the page.