How does insulin regulate blood glucose concentration?
It lowers blood glucose levels by removing the exogenous glucose from the blood stream
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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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. When glucose can't get into cells, the blood sugar level rises.
This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin more dramatically.
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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