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What happens to the pancreas when you have diabetes?

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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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What secretes insulin in the body?

Pancreas secrete insulin in the body

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Do normal blood glucose levels mean normal insulin sensitivity?

Yes

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What cells release insulin?

The beta cells release insulin.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Does your body stop producing insulin at night?

No

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does a lack of insulin prevent the cells from using glucose?

With too little insulin, the body can no longer move glucose from the blood into the cells, causing high blood glucose levels.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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