controlling blood glucose

Question 1

what does the amount of insulin needed to be injected depend on?

Answer 1

diet and active health

Question 2

where did insulin used to be extracted from?

Answer 2

from the pancreas of pigs and cows, it is now made from genetic engineering and doesn’t have as adverse reactions

Question 3

what is used to prevent transplant rejection?

Answer 3

costly immunosuppressive drugs which may have serious side effects

Question 4

what will stem cell research and artificial pancreas’ help do?

Answer 4

eliminate organ rejection

Question 5

what food puts glucose into the blood?

Answer 5

carbohydrates

Question 6

what removes glucose from blood?

Answer 6

normal metabolism and vigorous exercise

Question 7

what is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 7

when the pancreas produces little or no insulin which can cause a rise in a persons glucose levels where it can kill them

Question 8

how can u prevent glucose levels getting to high?

Answer 8

• limiting intake of carbohydrates
• regular exercise helps lower blood glucose levels
• insulin therapy (injecting insulin into blood several times during day - it removes blood quickly once food is digested)