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How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?
How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?
How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?
In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas makes insulin, but the cells don't respond to it as they should. This is called insulin resistance. When glucose can't get into cells, the blood sugar level rises.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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What happens to the pancreas when you have diabetes?
If your cells become too resistant to insulin, it leads to elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), which, over time, leads to prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
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How long do insulin levels stay low for after a period of fasting?
This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin more dramatically.
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What cells release insulin?
The beta cells release insulin.
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Do normal blood glucose levels mean normal insulin sensitivity?
Yes
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