Blood glucose control

Question 1

How does the pancreas stop blood glucose levels from becoming too high?

Answer 1

The pancreas detects when the blood glucose level is increasing.
It releases insulin into the bloodstream.
This causes glucose to move into cells and get converted into glycogen, reducing blood glucose levels.

Question 2

What is the role of glucagon?

Answer 2

Glucagon is a hormone that converts glycogen back into glucose.

Question 3

Describe the treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Answer 3

Type 1: Insulin injections.

Type 2: Carbohydrate controlled diets and exercise.