Glucose regulation

Question 1

Describe the interrelation of glucose and insulin

Answer 1

• The body’s preferred source of energy, obtained from breaking down carbohydrates. When glucose levels rise, there is an increase in insulin to let it be used by cells.

Question 2

Define: insulin resistance/impaired glucose regulation

Answer 2

when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin – which can lead to type 2 diabetes and cv disease.

Question 3

What specifically can cause it?

Answer 3

Excess abdominal fat

Question 4

how can it be treated?

Answer 4

weight loss, diet, quitting smoking, managing stress

Question 5

generally caused by?

Answer 5

•	Obesity (particularly around abdomen)
o	High LDL cholesterol
o	High blood pressure
o	Lack of exercise
o	High fat diet/sugar?
o	Alcohol consumption 
•	Smoking 
•	Genetic predisposition
•	Stress
•	Pregnancy (gestational diabetes)
•	Low birth weight

Question 6

can lead to?

Answer 6

• Cardiovascular disease
• Kidney disease
• Premature death
• Reduced social interaction
• Stress