B11.2-blood Glucsor Levels And Treating Diabetes

Question 1

If blood sugar levels are too low what happens ?

Answer 1

The pacncreas releases Glucagon

Liver brakes down Glycogen into fats and amino acids to make sugar

Blood sugar level returns to normal

Question 2

If blood sugar levels are too high what happens ?

Answer 2

Pancreas releases insulin
(Which is broken down in respiration to make energy)
Liver removes glucose and stores it as Glycogen
Blood sugar level is normal

Question 3

What do both type 1 and type 2 glucose have in common ?

Answer 3

Suffered cannot regulate their blood glucose levels

Question 4

What are some symptoms of diabetes ?

Answer 4

Tiredness
High blood glucose levels
Very high or low insulin levels depends on type

Question 5

Give some info on type 1.

Answer 5

Risk factor: genetic
Cause: no insulin is produced
Treatments: insulin injections and pancreas transplant

Question 6

Give some info on type 2.

Answer 6

Risk factor: lifestyle
Cause: cells do not respond to insulin
Treatments: low carb diet and exercise