How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

Consult Now

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.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a URINE - BENCE JONES PROTEINS Test or Take a HEPATITIS E VIRUS (HEV) IGG Test

Book URINE - BENCE JONES PROTEINS Test Book HEPATITIS E VIRUS (HEV) IGG Test

Answered 28 days ago

More INSULIN (FASTING) Health Queries

View all

Question

Does insulin damage your body?

Question

How long do insulin levels stay low for after a period of fasting?

Question

How does insulin regulate blood glucose concentration?

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.