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How Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Affects Blood Sugar Regulation

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disorder that disrupts the control of blood sugar by the body. Under normal circumstances, the blood sugars are well-controlled by hormones, insulin and glucagon, released from the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood sugar by facilitating glucose uptake into cells and storage as glycogen, whereas glucagon increases blood sugar by stimulating the release of…
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