B3 - Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
What happens if glucose levels in the blood are too high?
Insulin is added.
What happens if glucose levels in the blood are too low?
Glucagon is added.
What is wrong in Type 1 Diabetes?
The pancreas produces little/no insulin.
How can someone with Type 1 Diabetes cope through diet? [2]
Avoid simple carbs.
Exercise after meals.
How can someone with Type 1 Diabetes cope using medicine?
Inject insulin after meals so the liver removes the glucose.
What does the amount of insulin injected depend on? [2]
Diet & activity.
What used to be the source of insulin for diabetics? Why is it no longer used?
Insulin from pigs & cows.
Caused adverse reactions.
What is the modern day source of diabetics’ insulin? Why is it better?
Genetically engineered human insulin.
No reactions so far.
What is a permanent fix for diabetes?
Pancreas transplant.
What are the negatives of a pancreas transplant for a diabetic?
Costly drugs must be taken to prevent rejection & side effects.
What modern research is going on regarding Type 1 Diabetes? [2]
Artificial pancreases & stem cell research.
Why couldn’t a diabetic take an insulin pill?
The enzymes in the stomach would destroy it.
What organ monitors glucose levels in the blood?
Pancreas.
