30/10/2026
🩸 Why does blood sugar rise in Type 2 Diabetes?
Is it just because of insulin resistance or that the pancreas isn't producing enough insulin? 🤔
Not quite!
Type 2 Diabetes is much more complex than just insulin resistance or deficiency.
The Ominous Octet, proposed by Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, explains how 8 different organs and mechanisms contribute to high blood glucose levels.
🩺 From the pancreas to the brain, liver, muscles, kidneys, gut and fat tissue — multiple metabolic pathways are involved!
💡 The key takeaway:
Diabetes isn't just high blood glucose.
It is a complex metabolic dysfunction that manifests as high blood glucose.
Understanding these mechanisms helps us understand why diabetes treatment needs to go beyond simply lowering blood sugar.
👉 Swipe through to explore the 8 mechanisms behind Type 2 Diabetes!
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Dr. Nishchitha K | MD, DM
Endocrinologist
AIKYAM Endocrine & Rheumatology Clinic
RR Nagar, Bengaluru
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