blood sugar vs glucose

blood sugar

noun
  • Glucose in the blood. 

  • The amount of glucose in a person's blood. 

glucose

noun
  • A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism. 

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