Diabetes

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Grace Little

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  • Glucagon is a hormone opposite of insulin
  • Glucagon and insulin they create a negative feedback loop
  • Concentrartion of glucose constantly fluctuates so glucagon and insulin are always being created to keep things at a constant level
  • Glycogen is a large molecule of glucose
  • High concentration of insulin causes lowered blood glucose concentration because glucose is being taken in by the cells
  • People can reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by more exercise and a low carb diet
  • Blood glucose concentration is the amount of sugar in the blood stream, it's a fine balance, if too high it can cause damage to the cells
  • If you have lots of carbs it is broken down by the intestines into glucose molecules which is absorbed into the blood stream
  • Rise in blood glucose levels triggers the pancreas to release insulin into blood stream , binding to receptors on certain cells telling them to take in glucose
  • Liver and muscle cells combine extra glucose to make glycogen as long term storage of glucose
  • If the pancreas detects low levels of glucose it secretes glucagon into blood stream which travels around the body mainly to liver cells and takes glycogen and breaks it down into glucose molecules, which are then released into the blood and levels return to normal
  • Type 1 diabetes is genetic
  • Type 1 diabetes means little to no insulin is produced
  • Type 2 diabetes comes down to lifestyle
  • Type 2 diabetes is when there is an insulin resistance
  • Insulin makes liver turn glucose to glycogen
  • Glucagon makes liver turn glycogen to glucose
  • People with type 1 diabetes need insulin therapy involving several injections throughout the day, usually at mealtimes to make sure glucose is removed blood quickly once food's been digested which is very effective.
    Amount needing injected depends on diet and activeness, they also need to limit their intake of food rich in simple carbs and do regular exercise
  • A person with type 2 diabetes still produces insulin they body just doesn't respond like it should