In a patient with type 2 diabetes experiencing insulin resistance, which adaptation initially helps maintain normal blood glucose levels despite reduced insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues?

💡 Explanation

Increased insulin secretion initially compensates for insulin resistance because it drives more glucose into cells, overcoming the reduced sensitivity; therefore, blood glucose remains normal until beta cells fail, rather than reduced glucagon secretion or increased GLUT1, which is insulin-independent.

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