Controlling Blood Glucose Flashcards
(15 cards)
What hormones control blood glucose?
Insulin and glucagon
When is insulin added?
When blood sugar level is too high
What happens when glucose levels are too high?
Insulin is added
What happens when glucose levels are too low?
Glucagon is added
When is glucagon added?
When blood glucose levels are too low
How is blood glucose monitored and controlled ?
By the pancreas
What does insulin do ?
Makes glucose move from the blood stream into the cells
What happens to excess glucose in the liver and muscle cells ?
Turned into glycogen for storage
What does glucagon do ?
Causes glycogen to be turned into glucose
What is diabetes type 1 ?
Pancreas fails to produce the right amount of insulin
How is type 1 diabetes treated?
- insulin therapy
- makes sure glucose is removed
- limit the amount of food rich in carbohydrates
What is type 2 diabetes?
Cells no longer respond to insulin
Resistant
How is type 2 diabetes treated?
Regular excersice and reduced intake of carbohydrates a
What is a common factor of type 2 diabetes ?
- obesity
* high blood sugar
What is a factor of diabetes type 1?
High blood sugar
