Controlling Blood Glucose

Question 1

What controls the blood glucose level?

Answer 1

Insulin and glucagon.

Question 2

What happens if the blood glucose level is too high?

Answer 2

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, when the blood reaches the liver the insulin makes it turn the excess glucose into stored glycogen, lowering the blood glucose level.

Question 3

What happens if the blood glucose level is too low?

Answer 3

Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas, when the blood reaches the liver the glucagon makes liver turn glycogen into glucose, raising the blood glucose level.

Question 4

What is Type 1 diabetes caused by?

Answer 4

A lack of insulin.

Question 5

How can the problem be controlled?

Answer 5

1) limiting the intake of foods rich with carbohydrates
2) regular exersize
3) insulin therapy - injecting insulin into the blood