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Diurnal Variation Control

Meaning

Diurnal Variation Control is the clinical strategy of meticulously managing and stabilizing the predictable, 24-hour cyclical fluctuations in the concentration, pulsatility, and activity of various hormones and metabolic markers. This precise control aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of either pathologically exaggerated or inappropriately blunted variations, which often signal significant endocrine dysfunction, such as an abnormal or flattened cortisol rhythm. Effective control is essential for maintaining systemic physiological stability, metabolic health, and overall patient well-being.