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How many insulin shots are required per day if pancreas is not working?
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Can the pancreas be surgically removed?
Technically, it can be. Reasons for removing the pancreas might include cancer or trauma (such as a car accident). The pancreas is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and the body's supply of insulin. Without it, you would become a Type-1 Diabetic and would need to take insulin shots and digestive enzymes.
Can one live with partial pancreas?
The pancreas is what produces insulin in your body. Insulin is a chemical in your body that breaks down the sugars in the food you eat. A persons pancreas can shut down or not work properly, this is commonly associated with Diabetes. Diabetes is a health problem where the pancreas has either shut down or does not produce enough insulin to break down all the sugars. So the answer is yes, but you'd have to live on insulin shots or pills.
How are type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes similar?
Type 1 and type 2 are similar in several ways. One way is that they are both types of diabetes and either have a low functioning pancreas or non-working pancreas. The second way both are similar is that they both require taking daily insulin shots.
What do you need to do if you have your pancreas removed?
Without a pancreas you will have Type-1 diabetes (as the pancreas produces the body's insulin supply) and will no longer have the ability to secrete key digestive enzymes. You would need to check blood sugar levels regularly throughout the day as well as administer insulin shots when needed. You would also have to take digestive enzymes before eating anything.
Pancreas can you live without it?
Yes, you can live without your pancreas. Your body would stop making the regular amounts of insulin your body needs to live, so you would need to take insulin shots regularly. Also, your pancreas makes digestive enzymes that your stomach uses to help break down food to digest, so you would need to take some sort of aid to help digest your food.
Why would a diabetic person require injections of insulin 2 or even 3 times a day?
There are different types of insulin with different release profiles. Fast acting insulin is typically taken at meal times to counteract blood sugar spikes from the meal. Slow acting insulin (basal) is used to maintain the blood sugars though out the day. Short answer is for better blood sugar control.
What gland produces insulin and glucagon?
Glucose MetabolismPancreas, liver and muscle cells are responsible for glucose metabolism and if there is any defect in this organ may end up with diabetes. DiabetesType1 diabetes - body has no or low insulin production, which is caused by autoimmune disorder and only treated with insulin shots. Type2 diabetes - pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the muscle cells does not able to properly utilize the insulin.InsulinInsulin a hormone needed for effective conversion of glucose into energy and keep as energetic and maintain blood glucose level.
What Is Diabetes Type 1 and 2?
Well, diabetes happens when your pancreas stops working. When you have Type 1 Diabetes (like me), your pancreas makes no insulin at all. Most people take shots or use an insulin pump. Type 1 Diabetes can not go away. This type usually happens in children. Type 2 Diabetes usually happens in adults. Sometimes Type 2 Diabetes can go away. Most people who have Type 2 can lose weight to end their Diabetes. Most people with this usually take pills instead of shots. :) Hope this helps... :P
What is the difference between insulin dependent and insulin independent diabetes?
type 1 diabetes is insulin dependent and type 2 diabetes is insulin independant. basically meanind type 1 is more serious it can cause death if not treated properly. Type 2 is not insulin dependent unless the person does not exercise enough and eat right, then some Type 2 Diabetic can become insulin dependent.
Can insulin shots produce bright yellow urine?
yes
Are there limitations to health insurance?
Does Medicare pay for insulin shots.
Explain the cause of diabetes and how its controlled?
diabetes is when the pancreas doesnt make insulin at all, doesnt make enough insulin or the body is resistant to insulin. some of the signs and symptoms are as fallows: — Tiredness — Lack of energy — Weight loss — Feeling very thirsty — Weight gain — Interfere with eating — Growth — Leg cramps — Feeling itchy — Sore and boils that wont heal — Blurry vision — Pins and needles — Feeling grumpy or angry — feeling weak — and Some people even have no signs or symptoms at all
