BIOLOGY 7: Controlling Blood Sugar 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyCirculationGCSEOCR Created by: Chloe HanslowCreated on: 08-06-13 16:08 What controls blood sugar levels? Insulin 1 of 10 What can cause your blood sugar level to rise rapidly? Foods that are high in simple sugars 2 of 10 Why do foods that are high in simple sugars cause your blood sugar level to rise rapidly? The simple sugars are digested and absorbed into your blood really quickly 3 of 10 Which organ releases insulin? The pancreas 4 of 10 What does insulin do? It removes sugar from the blood and makes your blood sugar level fall 5 of 10 How many types of diabetes are there? 2 6 of 10 What is type 1 diabetes? When the pancreas stops producing insulin 7 of 10 How is type 1 diabetes controlled? By injecting insulin into the blood at meal times 8 of 10 What is type 2 diabetes? When the body no long responds to its own insulin or doesn't make enough insulin 9 of 10 How can type 2 diabetes be controlled? By exercising and a carefully controlled diet 10 of 10
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