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The simple chemical formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. Glucose is a carbohydrate, specifically a monosaccharide. This is like saying peas are a vegetable, and more specifically a legume–a type of vegetable. Being even more specific, glucose is a simple sugar. It is variably called grape sugar, blood sugar and corn sugar.
