glycemic variability
Type: concept Aliases: glycemic fluctuationsblood sugar spikes
- Systems Analogy The up-and-down rollercoaster swings in your blood sugar levels between meals.
- Formal Definition 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.
Mentioned In
- Lifestyle PracticesCGM Non-Diabetic Glycotypes & Dysregulation, Postprandial Walking & Glucose Clearance
- Conceptglucotypes
- Processcontinuous glucose monitoring
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Suh 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."