How to Use blood sugar in a Sentence

blood sugar

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  • As a diabetic, he needs his blood sugar to stay at the right levels.
  • In turn, the greater the rise in blood sugar, the greater the insulin response, and therefore the lower the GI score the better.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Be sure to eat foods that fill you up and keep your blood sugar steady during the fast.
    — Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The A1c test looks at the last few months of blood sugars, although the most recent month has more of an effect on the A1c than the previous month.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Mar. 2023
  • If the body doesn't use it well, that sugar stays in the blood, resulting in high blood sugar levels.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Too large a drop in blood sugar can cause confusion, seizures and, in rare cases, death.
    — William Neff, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • As a whole, Turner says that her approach is a mix of the Mediterranean diet and foods that won’t spike your blood sugar.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 23 Apr. 2023
  • This means that it is absorbed slowly and doesn’t result in high blood sugar spikes.
    — Good Housekeeping, 14 Feb. 2023
  • In the short-term, glucose tablets or drinking some fruit juice can help raise blood sugar levels.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The extra fat in the almond flour helps slow blood sugar spikes, but also makes for a crumbly and nutty shortbread.
    — Mila Clarke Buckley, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • When this happens, the body may not make as much insulin that is needed to store excess blood sugar.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The researchers found that 44% of respondents knew their BMI, while just 15% knew their blood sugar level.
    — Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Your healthcare provider can use a few tests that measure your blood sugar levels.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 22 Dec. 2023
  • When Mitchell was diagnosed, his A1C – a long-term measure of blood sugar control – was a sky high 10%.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Greek yogurt eaten in the morning ensures protein intake right from the start of the day and keeps blood sugar levels at bay.
    — Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 21 June 2023
  • The drug was approved in the U.S. last May to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Next door, Kaushik Bhatt, 67, was waiting for a bed after feeling faint because of low blood sugar.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 16 July 2023
  • Even a 10-minute post-dinner walk can improve your blood sugar control.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The study found that the prescriptions improved the adults’ blood sugar control, blood pressure and body mass indexes.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • With only five grams of net carbs per serving, Mud\Wtr won't cause a spike in your blood sugar levels like other pre-workout drinks.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2023
  • All of this helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels and ward off spikes in general.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Moreover, the sugar content is often more than a candy bar, which will cause blood sugar levels to rise.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Those who received the two highest doses lost more weight than those who took the lowest dose, and also saw greater reductions in blood sugar, per the Times.
    — Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 26 June 2023
  • Nicotine can also increase blood sugar and raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
    — Dani Blum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The higher your blood sugar levels get, the more insulin circulates through your system.
    — Camille Noe Pagan, Health, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Manage blood sugar: High levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
    — Liz Seegert, Fortune Well, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The fiber lowers blood sugar by slowing the rate of digestion and absorbing sugar.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
  • Also known as hypoglycemia, low blood sugar can result in cold sweats.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • More precisely, your blood sugar levels may be paying a price.
    — Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Crumble Smith recommends testing your blood sugar levels after an hour and a half to two hours to see how your body responds.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024

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