Unit Three: Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What controls blood glucose levels?
A
The pancreas- Insulin and glucagon hormones
2
Q
What is added if blood glucose levels are too high?
“ “ too low?
A
Insulin (too high-reduces levels)
Glucagon (too low)
3
Q
What is type 1 diabetes caused by?
What is it?
A
A lack of insulin
A condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin
4
Q
Two ways to control type 1 diabetes:
A
Avoiding foods rich in carbohydrates
Injecting insulin into the blood at meal times
