Question 1

What cells release insulin?

Accepted Answer

The beta cells release insulin.

Question 2

What happens to the pancreas when you have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do normal blood glucose levels mean normal insulin sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 5

Does insulin damage your body?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin more dramatically.

Question 7

How does insulin regulate blood glucose concentration?

Accepted Answer

It lowers blood glucose levels by removing the exogenous glucose from the blood stream

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Does your body stop producing insulin at night?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 10

What secretes insulin in the body?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas secrete insulin in the body

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