insulin response
Blood sugar reaction
Insulin response is the body's release of insulin after eating, particularly in reaction to rising blood sugar levels.
A healthy insulin response efficiently moves glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy.
An impaired or excessive insulin response can indicate metabolic problems: His doctor was concerned about his insulin response after the glucose test.
The term appears frequently in discussions of diabetes, weight management, and diet.
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- blood glucoseSugar level in bloodstream
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- spikeSharp rise or point
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