glycemic variability
Type: concept Aliases: glycemic fluctuations blood sugar spikes
Systems Analogy
The severity of pressure spikes and drops within a water pipe system over the course of a day.
The rate and magnitude of fluctuations in blood glucose concentrations over a given time interval, serving as a marker of glucose regulation and metabolic stress.
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Scientific Sources & Verbatim Definitions
- Empirical StudySuh S, Kim JH. Glycemic Variability: How Do We Measure It and Why Is It Important? Diabetes Metab J. 2015;39(4):273-282. ↗
"Glycemic variability refers to fluctuations in blood glucose levels, including both postprandial spikes and hypoglycemic episodes."