controlling blood sugar / diabetes Flashcards
which organ monitors blood sugar levels
pancreas
what is insulin
hormone that reduces blood sugar concentration
what is glucagon
hormone that increases blood sugar concentration
what is type 1 diabetes caused by
genetics
what is type 2 diabetes caused by
obesity
lack of exercise
combo of both
type 1 diabetes
Pancreas doesn’t make
enough or any insulin
Glucose high in blood so
kidneys filter it out
Lose weight as break down
protein and fat for energy
what could happen if type 1 diabetes wasn’t controlled
coma / death
type 2 diabetes
Pancreas makes less insulin
Cells stop responding to
insulin
what could happen if type 2 diabetes wasn’t controlled
coma / death
where is glycogen stored
liver and muscles
How do insulin and glucagon move around the body?
through the blood
how can you test for diabetes?
and what results would it show
urine using
Benedict’s solution
turn from blue to
orange if there is glucose in the urine.
what is glycogen
storage carbohydrate in liver and muscles
what is glucose
blood sugar
why does urine not contain any protein or glucose?
glucose is reabsorbed in the kidney back to the bloodstream
protein is not filtered therefore stays in the body