The difference between Blood sugar and Glucose

When used as nouns, blood sugar means glucose in the blood, whereas glucose means a simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of c6h12o6.


check bellow for the other definitions of Blood sugar and Glucose

  1. Blood sugar as a noun (medicine, physiology):

    Glucose in the blood.

  2. Blood sugar as a noun (medicine, physiology):

    The amount of glucose in a person's blood.

  1. Glucose as a noun (carbohydrate):

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