Phytochemicals and their Potential Mechanisms against Insulin Resistance
Pranay Wal
Abstract:Insulin's inception dates back to 1921 and was unveiled through a momentous revelation. Diabetes is a dangerous, long-term disease in which the body fails to generate enough insulin or utilize the insulin it creates adequately. This causes hyperglycemia, a state of high blood
sugar levels, which can even put a person into a coma if not managed. Activation of the insulin
receptor corresponds to two crucial metabolic functions, i.e., uptake of glucose and storage of
glycogen. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) exis… Show more
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