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Glucose Metabolism Disorders

Medical Definition:	Pathological conditions in which the BLOOD GLUCOSE cannot be maintained within the normal range, such as in HYPOGLYCEMIA and HYPERGLYCEMIA. Etiology of these disorders varies. Plasma glucose concentration is critical to survival for it is the predominant fuel for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Previously Indexed:	Diabetes Mellitus (1969-2003),Glucose (1965-2003)

Glucose Metabolism Disorders Categories.

	Diabetes Mellitus - A heterogeneous group of disorders that share glucose intolerance in common.
	Glycosuria - The presence of glucose in the urine, especially the excretion of an abnormally large amount of sugar (glucose) in the urine. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Hyperglycemia - Abnormally high BLOOD GLUCOSE level, beyond the normal range (roughly 70 to 150 mg/100 ml of PLASMA).
	Hyperinsulinism - A syndrome with excessively high INSULIN levels in the BLOOD. It may cause HYPOGLYCEMIA. Etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor (INSULINOMA); autoantibodies against insulin (INSULIN ANTIBODIES); defective insulin receptor (INSULIN RESISTANCE); or overuse of exogeneous insulin or HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS.
	Hypoglycemia - A syndrome of abnormally low BLOOD GLUCOSE level. Clinical hypoglycemia has diverse etiologies. Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM resulting in HUNGER; SWEATING; PARESTHESIA; impaired mental function; SEIZURES; COMA; and even DEATH.

Glucose Metabolism Disorders Medical Definitions and Terms

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