Diabetes Flashcards by Kate Robinson | Brainscape

Q

Hormone that increases blood sugar

A

Glucagon

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Hormone that reduces blood sugar

A

Insulin

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Insulin and glucagon released from..

A

…pancreas

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Glucose storage molecule in the liver

A

Glycogen

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Type 1 diabetes cause

A

No insulin is produced

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Type 1 diabetes management

A

Check blood sugar and inject insulin

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Type 2 diabetes cause

A

Body resistant to insulin

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Type 2 diabetes management

A

Exercise, reduce carbohydrates

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Type 2 diabetes risk factors

A

Overweight (BMI>30), old age, high fat/sugar diet

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BMI calculation

A

mass/height squared

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Glucagon released

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Low blood sugar/doing exercise

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