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Glucose Hypometabolism

Meaning

Glucose hypometabolism describes a state where cells or tissues exhibit a diminished capacity to utilize glucose for energy, despite adequate glucose availability in the systemic circulation. This metabolic inefficiency signifies that the cellular machinery responsible for glucose uptake and conversion into ATP is compromised, leading to an intracellular energy deficit. This fundamental disruption impacts cellular function and viability, even when blood glucose levels appear normal.