1 Flashcards
1
Q
Where is insulin produced?
A
Pancreas
2
Q
What does the pancreas regulate?
A
Blood sugar levels
3
Q
What is the function of beta cells?
A
To detect the rising blood glucose.
4
Q
What is released by the pancreas when a rise in blood sugar is detected?
A
Insulin
5
Q
What are carbohydrates broken down into?
A
Glucose
6
Q
How does the body respond to insulin in someone with DM type2?
A
Body cells do not respond, they are insulin resistant.
7
Q
What is the function of glucagon?
A
Glucagon detects low levels of blood glucose.
It stimulates the breakdown of glycogen (stored in the liver) which increases blood sugar level.
8
Q
Name 5 complications of Hyperglycaemia.
A
Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic Neuropathy Coronary heart disease Kidney disease Stroke
