How does insulin lower blood sugar levels?

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How does insulin lower blood sugar levels?

How does insulin lower blood sugar levels?

Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body's cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to store blood sugar for later use.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

How is insulin transported from the pancreas?

Insulin is transcribed and expressed in the beta-cells of the pancreas, from whence it is exported through the portal circulation to the liver

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

How does insulin resistance correlate to glucose numbers?

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023