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Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes

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What is the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes?

Decreased hepatic glucose production

Peripheral insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion (correct)

Reduced breakdown of fat

Excessive glucose transport into muscle cells

What contributes to the insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?

Low levels of free fatty acids and proinflammatory cytokines in plasma

High levels of insulin in plasma

Elevated levels of free fatty acids and proinflammatory cytokines in plasma (correct)

Low levels of insulin in plasma

What is the role of excess glucagon in type 2 diabetes?

Regulates glucose transport into muscle cells

Increases insulin secretion

Reduces glucagon levels in the body

Contributes to hyperglucagonemia and hyperglycemia (correct)

What was found to be at least 4-fold higher in normoglycemic individuals with high fasting plasma concentrations prior to the onset of diabetes?

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Type 2 Diabetes Characteristics

Insulin resistance is the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes.

Insulin Resistance Contributors

Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes is contributed to by a combination of factors, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Excess Glucagon Role

Excess glucagon in type 2 diabetes further contributes to hyperglycemia by stimulating glucose production in the liver.

Risk Factors

High levels of 1-h postload plasma glucose were found to be at least 4-fold higher in normoglycemic individuals with high fasting plasma concentrations prior to the onset of diabetes.

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Test your knowledge of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes with this quiz. Explore the key factors such as insulin resistance, inadequate insulin secretion, elevated free fatty acids, proinflammatory cytokines, and glucagon imbalance.