Basic Things about Diabetes (Blood Sugar)
The Role of Insulin Stomach transforms food into glucose Glucose enters blood vessels Insulin enters the blood stream. Pancreas produces insulin. Insulin suppresses excess blood glucose, helping the glucose enter cells. Risks & Factors Type 1: At risk: Mainly children immune system destroys cells of the pancreas which produces insulin. Type 2: Risk factors: Obesity, family antecedents. Insufficient production of insulin and body’s ineffective use of insulin to suppress glucose. Symptoms Frequent urination, thirst Constant hunger Loss of weight Trouble…