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Glucose MetabolismPancreas, liver and muscle cells are responsible for glucose metabolism and if there is any defect in this organ may end up with Diabetes. DiabetesType1 diabetes - body has no or low insulin production, which is caused by autoimmune disorder and only treated with insulin shots.

Type2 diabetes - pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the muscle cells does not able to properly utilize the insulin.

InsulinInsulin a hormone needed for effective conversion of glucose into energy and keep as energetic and maintain blood glucose level.
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