How glucose stimulates insulin secretion?

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The beta cells have GluT 2 receptors, these act as sensor mechanism for glucose level. The insulin secretion is controlled by a cyclic AMP-mediated mechanism. Cyclic AMP along with calcium causes the insulin secretion.

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