sugar control Flashcards
1
Q
what does the pancreas produce
A
the hormone insulin
2
Q
what does insulin allow
A
allows glucose to move from the blood into the cells
3
Q
what other hormone is produced in the Pancreas
A
glucagon
4
Q
when is glucagon produced
A
when blood glucose levels fall
5
Q
what can glucagon be converted into
A
glucose
6
Q
what is type 1 diabetes
A
a disease in which a persons glucose conc. may rise to a high level because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin
7
Q
how can type 1 diabetes be controlled
A
attention to diet
excercised
insulin injections
8
Q
what is glucose conc. controlled and monitored by
A
the Pancreas
