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Insulin Sensitivity Brain

Meaning

Insulin Sensitivity Brain refers to the efficiency with which neuronal tissue utilizes glucose, mediated by insulin signaling pathways within the central nervous system. Optimal sensitivity is critical for sustained cognitive energy supply and preventing neurodegenerative processes linked to chronic hyperglycemia. Impaired sensitivity, sometimes termed brain insulin resistance, directly compromises memory consolidation and plasticity. We assess this functional relationship closely in advanced metabolic evaluations.