How to Use glucose in a Sentence

glucose

noun
Definition of glucosenext
  • But that won’t stop the industry from unearthing new insights from relative changes in blood pressure and glucose.
    — Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2021
  • In fact, the glucose sensor might not come to any future Apple Watch anytime soon either.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Not to mention that the Apple Watch might take blood glucose readings passively.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Prior to the trial, the patient relied on 34 units of insulin per day to maintain his glucose levels.
    — Chelsey Cox, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2021
  • With type 2 diabetes, the excess glucose in your system also takes fluid out of your tissues, making that thirst more ferocious.
    — SELF, 2 Dec. 2021
  • These tiny powerhouses convert glucose and oxygen into fuel, powering your body along.
    — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Jan. 2022
  • In patients with diabetes, the response to insulin was improved, resulting in a lower blood glucose (sugar) level.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Dec. 2021
  • In rodent studies, activating brown fat with cold temperatures has been found to regulate fatty acid and glucose levels.
    — Max G. Levy, Wired, 3 Jan. 2022
  • If their glucose levels are not within the right range, people with Type 1 diabetes can be in life-threatening situations.
    — Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Generally, lactose-free milk is made by adding the enzyme lactase to regular milk, which breaks down the milk sugar lactose into its two component sugars, glucose and galactose.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Dec. 2021
  • In these conditions, mild cold acclimation caused no improvements in glucose regulation or fat metabolism.
    — Max G. Levy, Wired, 3 Jan. 2022
  • When the concentration of blood glucose increases to a certain level, the diagnosis of pre-diabetes is appropriate.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The brain consumes energy in the form of glucose, which can run low.
    — Matthew Robison, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Your body makes insulin so your cells can store and use that glucose.
    — Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The problem of too much glucose in the blood can be caused in two different ways.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Blood sugar is glucose—a carb-building block—found in the blood.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 6 May 2024
  • No such change was observed in the group members who drank glucose.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Insulin is a hormone that tells cells in the body to absorb glucose, or sugar, from the blood.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Relevant to diabetes, the BMP measures the blood glucose levels at the time of the test.
    — Brad Reisfeld, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Walk after meals Walking is one of the best longevity habits to adopt, and a way to avoid post-meal glucose spikes.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The new dose controlled his blood glucose well, and so our new goal was to wean him fully off of insulin.
    — Ricardo Nuila, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This twice-a-year blood test screens for TSH, total cholesterol, blood glucose and more.
    — Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
  • After an overnight fast, the brain’s glucose levels are low.
    — Roxana Ehsani, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Sugars provide a quick source for glucose, the fuel of cells.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Here are the highlights: The Apple Watch was supposed to monitor blood glucose from the start.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Hummingbirds go straight for the glucose, says LeBaron.
    — Janaya Wecker, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022
  • That means that none of the glucose-oxybenzone was consumed.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 9 May 2022
  • The time iLet users spent in a target blood glucose range also increased by 11% over the control group.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022
  • And recent research found lower blood fat levels in overweight adults who consumed ACV, suggesting better heart health, in addition to lower glucose.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Deploying at-home remote monitoring devices such as blood pressure monitors, glucose monitors and wearables to track factors that contribute to risk for heart disease.
    — Meeshanthini Dogan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

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