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Diabetes Flashcards

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Insulin

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A hormone that monitors and controls blood sugar levels in the pancreas

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Glucagon

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Chemical that turns glycogen back into glucose

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Glycogen

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A chemical that stored glucose
Is a carbon hydrate
Keeps you blood sugar levels at a constant

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How to get type 1

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Body does not produce enough insulin and injection of insulin is needed at certain times after eating

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How to get type 2

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Linked with obesity and exercise and there is no blood control

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