Glucose Metabolism Disorders

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C18.452.394

**Synonyms:** - Glucose Metabolic Disorder - Glucose Metabolic Disorders - Glucose Metabolism Disorder