Glossary

Blood sugar

Blood sugar

Blutzucker·Also: Glukose, Blutglukose

Blood sugar is the amount of grape sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the body's most important source of energy and is regulated by hormones such as insulin. Permanently raised values point to diabetes.

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