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Glucose Metabolism Cognitive Link

Meaning

The Glucose Metabolism Cognitive Link describes the direct and interdependent relationship between the body’s efficiency in processing glucose and the optimal function of the central nervous system, particularly in areas governing executive function, memory, and focus. The brain is an obligate glucose consumer, and dysregulation in its supply or utilization, such as insulin resistance or chronic hyperglycemia, significantly impairs neuronal energy production and signaling. Clinical management of this link involves optimizing insulin sensitivity and maintaining stable blood glucose levels to support sustained cognitive performance and long-term neuroprotection.