_____ involves a delicate balance between insulin production and insulin responsiveness.

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Glucose metabolism involves the delicate balance between insulin production (by the pancreas) and insulin responsiveness (by the body's cells). Insulin helps to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood by signaling cells to take up glucose from the blood for energy or storage, and by signaling the liver to store or release glucose as needed. Disorders of glucose metabolism, such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, involve disrupted insulin production or responsiveness, leading to high blood glucose levels and various health complications.

_____ Involves a Delicate Balance Between Insulin Production and Insulin