What happens to the pancreas when you have diabetes?

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What happens to the pancreas when you have diabetes?

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Do normal blood glucose levels mean normal insulin sensitivity?

Yes

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What secretes insulin in the body?

Pancreas secrete insulin in the body

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Does your body stop producing insulin at night?

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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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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