DISRUPTIONS IN CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM AND THE RESULTING DISEASES
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Keywords: Carbohydrate Metabolism, Glucose Homeostasis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus, Glycogen Storage Diseases, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Fructose IntoleranceAbstract
Abstract
Carbohydrate metabolism is essential for energy production and the regulation
of blood glucose levels. Disruptions in this metabolic pathway can lead to a variety of
diseases, including diabetes mellitus, glycogen storage diseases, and metabolic
syndrome. Disturbances in glucose homeostasis, whether from insulin resistance or
deficiencies in enzymes involved in carbohydrate breakdown, can result in significant
health consequences. This article explores the mechanisms of carbohydrate
metabolism, the pathophysiology of metabolic disruptions, and the diseases associated
with these disturbances.
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