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Glucose needs to work in combination with what to go into the cells?​

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Your body relies on molecules called glucose transporters (GLUT is the scientific term) to deliver the sugar to cells.
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Answer: When your blood glucose rises after you eat, the beta cells release insulin into your bloodstream. Insulin acts like a key, unlocking muscle, fat, and liver cells so glucose can get inside them. Most of the cells in your body use glucose along with amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and fats for energy.

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