controlling blood glucose Flashcards
what two hormones control blood glucose levels
insulin and glucagon
what monitors and controlled blood glucose levels
pancreas
when is insulin added to the blood
when blood glucose levels are too high
what does insulin make the liver do
turn glucose into glycogen
what is glucagon added to the blood
when blood glucose levels are too low
what does glucagon make the liver do
turn glycogen into glucose
where is glycogen stored
the liver
what is diabetes
a condition that affects your ability to control your blood sugar level
what is type 1 diabetes
pancreas produces little or no insulin
what must u do if u have type one diabetes
insulin therapy meaning you inject insulin into your body usually before melas
what does the amount of insulin need to be injected depend on
persons diet and how active they are
what is type 2 diabetes
when a persons body still produces insulin but there body cells don’t respond to it
what is a risk factor of type 2 diabetes
being overweight
what can control type 2 diabetes
eating a carbohydrate controlled diet and exercise
