Glucose Insulin and Diabetes Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where do cells get energy?
Glucose
What is glucose?
Simple Sugar
Can glucose enter cells by itself?
No
Where is insulin produced?
Pancreas
When can glucose enter cells?
When insulin bonds to insulin receptors on cells
What helps glucose enter cells?
Insulin
What causes Type 1 Diabetes?
No insulin in bloodstream
How can Type 1 Diabetes be corrected?
Inject insulin into the bloodstream
What causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Insulin receptors are not bonding with insulin molecules. Receptors are desensitized.
What 3 things can help correct Type 2 Diabetes?
- Drugs
- Lifestyle changes
- Insulin injections
What happens if diabetes is not treated?
- Cells will have no energy
- Excess sugar can damage body
What does glucose do for cells?
Gives them energy
What is another name for a simple sugar?
Glucose
What is produced in the pancreas?
Insulin
What happens when insulin bonds to insulin receptors on cells?
Cells can absorb glucose
What is the main purpose of insulin?
Insulin helps glucose enter cells
What condition is caused by lack of glucose in the bloodstream?
Type 1 Diabetes
What condition is caused when insulin molecules can not bond with receptors?
Type 2 Diabetes
