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Physiologic insulin resistance

In case of acute infection or acute stress, the insulin production drops and the cells become temporarily insulin resistant. Heart and brain do not need insulin to use glucose. Glucose only goes where needed.

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Added on Feb 10, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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