noun General Slang

BG

BEE-JEE · noun · informal

Blood glucose; the sugar level in the blood.

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Definitions

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A measurement of glucose in the blood, checked rapidly in altered or diabetic patients.

“BG is 40 — push an amp of D50.”
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BG In A Sentence

BG is 40 — push an amp of D50.

Origin & Usage

Initialism of 'blood glucose.'

People Also Ask

What does BG stand for?

BG stands for 'blood glucose' — a measurement of the sugar level in the blood.

Why is BG checked urgently?

Low or high blood glucose can cause altered mental status, so it's checked quickly in confused or diabetic patients.

What is a normal BG?

Fasting values around 70 to 100 mg/dL are typical; a BG of 40 is dangerously low and needs immediate treatment.

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