Insulin and Glucagon

Question 1

What are insulin and glucagon

Answer 1

Hormones that respond to blood sugar levels

Question 2

What do insulin and glucagon do

Answer 2

Glucagon interacts with insulin to control glucose levels

Question 3

Where is glucogen and insulin made

Answer 3

In the pancreas

Question 4

Effects of insulin and glucogen

Answer 4

Blood sugar levels are controlled

Question 5

Causes of type 1 diabetes?

Answer 5

Disorder that starts in younger years, genetic element in development

Question 6

Causes of type 2 diabetes

Answer 6

Linked to obesity and lack of exercise also more common with age and a strong genetic tendency.

Question 7

Effects of type 1 diabetes

Answer 7

Not enough insulin can be made so your blood glucose concentration is not controlled

Question 8

Effects of type 2 diabetes

Answer 8

Pancreas makes less insulin than your body needs and your cells stop responding to the insulin you make.

Question 9

Treatment of type 1 diabetes

Answer 9

You need replacement insulin before meals through an injection

Question 10

Treatment of type 2 diabetes

Answer 10

Eating a balanced diet
Exercise
Drugs to help insulin work better