blood glucose levels and obesity

Question 1

chronic elevated blood glucose levels lead

Answer 1

to atherosclerosis and blood vessel damage

Question 2

if levels of blood glucose become elevated due to untreated diabetes the ….
which cases damage to…..

Answer 2

endothelial cells lining the blood vessels absorb far more glucose than normal
blood vessels

Question 3

if atherosclerosis develops , this can lead to

Answer 3

cardiovascular disease (CVD)
stroke
peripheral vascular disease

Question 4

small blood vessels damaged by elevated glucose levels can result in

Answer 4

haemorrhage of blood vessels in the retina, renal failure or peripheral

Question 5

blood glucose concentration is maintained within fine limits by

Answer 5

negative feedback control involving the hormones , insulin, glucagon and adrenaline