Controlling Body Glucose

Question 1

What controls the blood glucose level

Answer 1

Insulin and Glucagon

Question 2

What does metabolism do

Answer 2

Removes glucose from the blood

Question 3

What helps remove glucose from the blood

Answer 3

Vigorous exercise removes much more glucose

Question 4

What can excess glucose be stored as

Answer 4

As glycogen in the liver and in muscles

Question 5

What is diabetes

Answer 5

A condition that affects ability to control blood sugar level

Question 6

Describe Type 1 Diabetes

Answer 6

-Pancreas produces little or no insulin.
-means persons blood glucose level can rise and can kill them
-need insulin therapy- having several injections throughout day -mostly at meal times
-makes sure glucose is removed quickly so level don’t get high
-amount of insulin injected depends on diet and activity
-take regular exercise and and limit carbohydrates
-usually inherited disease

Question 7

Describe Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 7

-person becomes resistant to own insulin
-cause sugar level to rise at dangerous level
-increase risk by being overweight as obesity is major factor of developing it
-need regular exercise and carbohydrate controlled diet