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in type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces large amounts of insulin in order to
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destroy the excess glucose in the bloodstream.
compensate for insulin resistance in body cells.
repair the cell walls.
slow down the circulation of blood through the body.
In type 2 diabetes, body cells become resistant to insulin. The pancreas produces more insulin to try to overcome this resistance and help glucose enter the cells. Insulin doesn't destroy glucose, repair cell - walls, or slow down blood circulation.
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B. compensate for insulin resistance in body cells.