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glycemia
An absence of blood glucose.
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glycohemia, glycemia
The presence of glucose (simple sugar) in the blood.

The body makes glucose from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Glucose is carried to each cell through the bloodstream.

Blood cells can not use glucose without the help of insulin.