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Which of the following best describes insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following best describes insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?
- Decreased ability of target tissues to respond to normal insulin levels (correct)
- Decreased ability of target tissues to respond to elevated insulin levels
- Increased ability of target tissues to respond to normal insulin levels
- Increased ability of target tissues to respond to elevated insulin levels
What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?
- Dysfunctional beta cells only
- High carbohydrate diet
- Insulin resistance only
- A combination of insulin resistance and dysfunctional beta cells (correct)
What is the effect of insulin resistance on hepatic glucose production?
What is the effect of insulin resistance on hepatic glucose production?
- No effect on glucose production
- Decreased glucose production
- Intermittent glucose production
- Increased glucose production (correct)
What happens to insulin levels in the early stages of type 2 diabetes?
What happens to insulin levels in the early stages of type 2 diabetes?
Which tissues are affected by insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?
Which tissues are affected by insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?
What is hyperinsulinemia in type 2 diabetes?
What is hyperinsulinemia in type 2 diabetes?
Flashcards
Insulin resistance in T2D
Insulin resistance in T2D
Reduced tissue response to normal insulin levels.
Cause of T2D
Cause of T2D
Combination of insulin resistance and malfunctioning beta cells (making insulin).
Hepatic glucose effect
Hepatic glucose effect
Increased glucose release (by liver) due to resistance.
Early insulin levels in T2D
Early insulin levels in T2D
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Affected tissues in T2D
Affected tissues in T2D
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Hyperinsulinemia in T2D
Hyperinsulinemia in T2D
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