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Human biology - Endocrine system

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Type 2 diabetes

Author: Chelsey Louise



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90% cases, over 40s either body isn't producing enough insulin or insulin isn't working properly. can be due to build up of fat blocking insulin receptors regular processes occur, but insulin and glucose don't enter cells, bs levels ^ in response body makes more insulin ^ cells send signals to liver to produce more insulin from storage leading to a further increase. pancreas can't cope and tires out similar symptoms to type 1 slow or non noticeable symptoms can be treated by diet and lifestyle, medication


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