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Glucose Regulation Development

Meaning

The intricate, maturational process during early life by which the endocrine and peripheral organ systems establish the physiological mechanisms necessary for maintaining stable blood glucose levels. This development involves the maturation of pancreatic beta-cell function, the establishment of insulin sensitivity in target tissues, and the coordination of counter-regulatory hormones. Proper glucose regulation development is a prerequisite for preventing metabolic dysfunction later in life.