49. A patient with newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus has elevated fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance. What is the technical pathophysiological defect primarily responsible for insulin resistance?
A.
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
B.
Decreased insulin production.
C.
Impaired cellular response to insulin, leading to inadequate glucose uptake by peripheral tissues.
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D.
Excess glucagon secretion.
📖 Additional Information
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
Decreased insulin production.
Impaired cellular response to insulin, leading to inadequate glucose uptake by peripheral tissues.
