Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is the condition when your body is unable to control your blood sugar level.
How many variants (types) of diabetes are there?
2 (Type 1, Type 2)
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
It is when your pancreas produces little or no insulin.
What is thpe 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is where a a person’s body becomes resistant towards their own insulin.
What factors can increase your chance of Diabetes Type 2?
- Overweight
- Obesity
How can you ‘obtain’ Type 1 Diabetes?
Genetically
How can you prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Controlled diet and regular exersize
What is insulin?
Insulin makes the liver turn glucose into glycogen
When is insulin added?
Insulin is only added when Blood Glucose levels are too high.
When is Glucagon added?
Glucagon is added when blood glucose levels are too low
What does glucagon do?
Makes the liver turn glycogen into glucose
Why does your blood sugar levels increase?
Foods containing carbohydrates puts glucose into the blood from the gut.
