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A group of glands that secrete chemicals into the bloodstream that help control bodily functioning
Endocrine system
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Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones into the bloodstream
endocrine glands
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What is insulin?
What is insulin?Insulin is a hormone which converts glucose into glycogen (when blood sugar levels are too high)
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What does glucagon do?
1. Increases blood sugar via lipolysis and glycogenolysis
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What causes diabetes?
1. pancreas produces too little insulin or does not properly use insulin
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Treating Type 1 diabetes
Insulin, Diet Exercise
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Treating Type 2 diabetes
Diet, Activity, Oral Hypoglycemia
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What is insulin?

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What causes diabetes?

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