2 Pancreatic Hormones and the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards

1
Q

The primary effect of insulin is to lower

blood glucose levels by…

A

facilitating the entry of glucose into peripheral tissue

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2
Q

What is a normal level of glucagon?

A

80-100

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3
Q

Which type of diabetes are the Pt are unable to synthesize any appreciable amount of insulin ?

A

Type 1

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4
Q

Which diabetes is insulin resistant?

A

Type 2

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