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Why doesn't the pancreas secrete insulin in type 2 diabetes?
Why doesn't the pancreas secrete insulin in type 2 diabetes?
Why doesn't the pancreas secrete insulin 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.Related Questions
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