The Control of Blood Glucose 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyNervous system, hormones and behaviourGCSEAQA Created by: caitwynneCreated on: 25-10-17 20:30 What happens when your blood glucose level goes up? Pancreas detects this and releases insulin. Glycogen converted from glucose for storage in liver/muscle. Glucose moves from blood to cells. 1 of 6 What happens when your blood glucose level goes down? Pancreas detects this and releases glucagon. Glycogen converted into glucose and released into blood. 2 of 6 What causes Type 1 Diabetes? Your pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin (if any). 3 of 6 What causes Type 2 Diabetes? Your cells do not respond to insulin though you pancreas still makes it. 4 of 6 How do you treat Type 1 Diabetes? 1. Insulin injections before meals 2. exercise with planning 3. regular meals with controlled levels of carbs 5 of 6 How do you treat Type 2 Diabetes? 1. Reduce amounts of carbs and sugars in your diet 2. exercise and lose weight 3.drugs that helps cells respond to insulin better 6 of 6
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