The physiological system does not necessarily maintain a fixed glucose setpoint but undergoes adaptation to chronic stress, where higher glycemia is necessary to continuously trigger beta-cells to ensure a greater insulin secretory response to the next glucose uptake, as noted by Stumvoll et al. (2003).

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  Homeostasis and Health: From Balance to Change | Biological Theory

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• pancreatic β cell concept