Glucose effectiveness and insulin sensitivity

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Insulin sensitivity refers to the degree to which cells respond to insulin, affecting how effectively glucose is absorbed from the bloodstream. Glucose effectiveness, on the other hand, measures the ability of glucose itself to promote its own uptake into tissues independently of insulin. Understanding these concepts is crucial for comprehending glucose dynamics and their implications for metabolic health.
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I'm reading an article about glucose dynamics and there were two terms I wasn't sure about. I'm guessing insulin sensitivity is how much glucose is absorbed by a certain amount of insulin, but what is glucose effectiveness?
Any help is appreciated.
 
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