Glucosemia

/ˌɡluːkoʊˈsiːmiə/ noun

Definition

The concentration of glucose present in the blood; blood glucose level or blood sugar.

Etymology

From glucose + -emia (Greek haima 'blood'). American spelling variant of glucosaemia, with the -o- from glucose combining directly with -emia.

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Doctors measure your glucosemia to diagnose and manage diabetes—a fasting glucosemia above 126 mg/dL signals that your body isn't controlling blood sugar properly anymore.

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