Diabetes

Question 1

Diabetes

Answer 1

-sugar builds up in the bloodstream
-pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin

Question 2

Type 1

Answer 2

-pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin therefore the glucose stays in the blood
-starts at a young age
-treated with insulin shots
-underweight

Question 3

Type 2

Answer 3

-the body is insulin resistant therefore our bodies don’t respond to insulin correctly
-starts at any age
-can go away with lifestyle change
-overweight

Question 4

Symptoms

Answer 4

-extreme thirst
-extreme hunger
-frequent urination
-tiredness / weakness
-tingling or numbness

Question 5

Blood sugar homeostasis

Answer 5

-stabilizes blood glucose levels

Question 6

Blood Glucose Level Rises

Answer 6

-pancreas releases insulin into the blood
-liver takes up glucose and stores it as glycogen
-body cells take up glucose
-then blood glucose level declines

Question 7

Blood Glucose Level Drops

Answer 7

-pancreas releases glucagon
-liver breaks down glycogen and releases glucose
-blood glucose level rises