is blood sugar level the same as glucose level
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Yes, blood sugar level and glucose level refer to the same thing. Both terms describe the concentration of glucose in your bloodstream. Glucose is a type of sugar that serves as the primary source of energy for your body's cells.
- Blood sugar level is a common term used in everyday language.
- Glucose level is often used in medical contexts.
Both terms are used interchangeably to measure how much glucose is present in your blood at any given time.