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What cells release insulin?
The beta cells release insulin.
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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.
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How does the pancreas work 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.
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Do normal blood glucose levels mean normal insulin sensitivity?
Yes
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Does insulin damage your body?
No
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How long do insulin levels stay low for after a period of fasting?
This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin more dramatically.
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How does insulin regulate blood glucose concentration?
It lowers blood glucose levels by removing the exogenous glucose from the blood stream
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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.
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Does your body stop producing insulin at night?
No
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What secretes insulin in the body?
Pancreas secrete insulin in the body
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