Complications of the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - PMC
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1. Introduction In type 2 diabetes mellitus, there is an inadequate production of insulin or the insulin produced does not meet its purpose of introducing glucose into the cells, thus depriving them of energy. This condition is called “insulin resistance” because while there is insulin, it cannot introduce glucose into the cells and thus there is an accumulation of glucose in the blood. This is also the main disorder that occurs in the early stages of type 2 diabetes. However, individuals can regulate the glucose produced by doing more exercise, reducing their weight and avoiding high…
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