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  • 21/03/2023

How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
  • 9+ Yrs
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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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Take a CULTURE - ANAEROBIC (ANY SPECIMEN EXCEPT BLOOD) Test or Take a RH ANTIBODY TITRE Test

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