In type 2 diabetes, body cells become resistant to insulin, so glucose accumulates in the blood.

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Is it true that in type 2 diabetes, body cells become resistant to insulin, so glucose accumulates in the blood?

Yes. Reference sources state that type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and high blood glucose, with cells not responding well to insulin and glucose staying in the blood.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Type 2 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_diabetes

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Diabetes

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Diabetes. (n.d.). medlineplus.gov. https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html

Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes -

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Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.2337/db12-0073

T HELPER 17 (Th17) AND REGULATORY T (Treg) CELLS PROFILE IN TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)

2025

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T HELPER 17 (Th17) AND REGULATORY T (Treg) CELLS PROFILE IN TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM). (2025). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.26877/bioma.v14i1.1208

The Role of Insulin Resistance and Pancreatic Beta -Cell Dysfunction in Type Two Diabetes: A Review Article

2024

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Barzan, M. (2024). The Role of Insulin Resistance and Pancreatic Beta -Cell Dysfunction in Type Two Diabetes: A Review Article. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14288748

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