After overnight fasting, levels of glucose transpoers reduced in
Brain cells
RBCs
Adipocytes
Hepatocytes
GluT4 is the major glucose transpoer in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue.GluT4 is under the control of insulin.In Type 2 diabetes mellitus, membrane GluT4 is reduced, leading to insulin resistance in muscles and fat cells.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 107
Metabolism of carbohydrate