Sugar Control Flashcards
1
Q
How is the blood glucose concentration monitored and controlled
How does it do this
A
Pancreas
Produces insulin hormone which allows glucose to move from blood into cells
2
Q
What is produced in pancreas when blood sugar is too low
How does this help
A
Glucagon hormone
Is converted into glucose and is released into blood
3
Q
What is type 1 diabetes
A
Disease where blood glucose concentration may rise to high level- no or not enough insulin
4
Q
How can type 1 diabetics be controlled
A
Careful attention to diet
Exercise
Injecting insulin
