role of glucose transporters in diabetes
The role of glucose transporters in diabetes refers to how these proteins are affected and disrupted in the context of diabetes. Glucose transporters are responsible for allowing glucose, the main source of energy for our cells, to enter and be used by the body. In diabetes, there is a dysfunction in these transporters, leading to difficulties in glucose uptake by the cells. This disruption contributes to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream, a characteristic feature of diabetes.
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