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.
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Yes, it is slightly high.
This indicates that you are not managing your blood sugar levels properly. This can make you susceptible to heart kidney and eye damage.
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For most healthy people, normal blood glucose levels are as follows: When fasting: Between 4.0 and 5.4 mmol/L (72 to 99 mg/dL). 2 hours after eating: Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL)
At 30mg/dl one can slip into diabetic coma. Inform your doctor without further delay.
The recommended blood glucose range after fasting for 2 hours by a person who does not have diabetes is 70 to 130mg/dL. 132 is slightly high and might indicate prediabetes.
PPBS, Glucose PP, Postpardinal Plasma Glucose Concentration
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