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Control of blood glucose levels
Cause of diabetes
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If pancreas doesn't produce enough
insulin
, blood
glucose concentration
isn't controlled. This is called Type 1 diabetes
After eating,
sugar
levels are very
high
in Type 1 diabetes
High sugar levels
Kidney will excrete
sucose
in wine
No
glucose
in cells
Body can't get
energy
Body breaks down fat &
protein
for
energy
instead
This can lead to
weight loss
Type 2 diabetes is common in elder people & linked to
obesity
, lack of
exercise
, and genetic tendency
In Type 2 diabetes,
pancreas
still creates
insulin
however body cells don't respond properly to it