In Individuals Affected by Type 2 Diabetes,hyperglycemia is Caused by ____

Question

In individuals affected by type 2 diabetes,hyperglycemia is caused by ____.  
A) decreased response of target cells to insulin.
B) increased response of target cells to insulin.
C) inability of pancreatic cells to make insulin.
D) excess insulin production.
E) lowered blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

In type 2 diabetes, target cells become resistant to insulin, which leads to decreased glucose uptake and thus hyperglycemia. This is known as insulin resistance. Other choices are not correct as they do not accurately describe the mechanism of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes.