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1) Lack of target cell response to insulin (insulin resistance) • Because the cells become resistant to insulin, the hormone cannot perform its function of facilitating glucose transport across the cell membrane 2) Act of muscle contraction has an insulin-like effect • Membrane permeability to glucose increases with muscular contraction • Therefore, acute bouts of exercise decrease insulin resistance, and increase insulin sensitivity • Reduces cells’ requirements for insulin
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Type 2 Diabetes (definition) and Benefits of X
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