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Is it possible to donate part of your pancreas to someone with diabetes to cure them without getting it yourself?
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no, great idea but absouletely no.
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How does diabetes affect homeostasis?
It affects the pancreas. The pancreas is supposed to make insulin, and receptors in the cells in the body are supposed to store glucose in response to the insulin. So if you have diabetes, either the pancreas is not making enough insulin (type 1) or the cells cannot use the insulin (type 2).
How is pancreatic dysfunction related to diabetes?
The pancreas is the organ that produces 'insulin', the hormone needed to regulate the body's sugar levels. If it is dysfunctional, your body may not be getting enough insulin or maybe even none at all. This instability in insulin levels will cause diabetes.
How does a Punnett square look like if the possible parent combination in type two diabetes?
if the child has the DNA of the parent, the child has a chance of getting type 2 diabetes
Is it possible to inflate yourself?
If you mean getting a boner then masturabte or think about sex.
Why are so many people getting diabetes now then in past years?
Some of the causes are an increase in the factors that cause diabetes. Obesity is increasing along with a sedentary lifestyle. Both of these predispose a person to type-2 diabetes. Also, a western diet is very processed. refined and causes spikes in our blood sugar levels. Over time, this can cause diabetes to develop as the pancreas is affected.
What is the cause of diabetes?
Diabetes is caused when the pancreas stops working. The pancreas is the part of your body that delivers insulin to break down the carbohydrates and sugars. I have had diabetes since i was 3, and i am 12 now.
What causes type one diabetes mellitus?
No one is quite sure yet, but the two main reasons for a person getting it are 1) if it runs in your family and 2) self-allergy. What I mean by that is that the cells that make up your insulin in the pancreas may begin to attack each other and your pancreas can not function correctly.
Can you get diabetes from getting overweigt?
You can actually get Type 2 Diabetes from being overweight and unhealthy. Hope I helped (:
Why is it that in today's society kids are beginning to get Type 2 diabetes?
They are getting Diabetes because they are not eating right. If they eat too much junk food, there blood sugar rises and it puts them at a higher risk of getting diabetes. Also, families with a history of Diabetes or Hypoglycemia are also at more of a risk.
Is diabetes a mental illness or physical illness?
Diabetes is a physical condition because it is the result of malfunctioning of the pancreas, an organ found in the abdomen that secretes insulin when high glucose levels are present in the blood, insulin is a hormone (chemical messenger) that simulates the liver to turn glucose into glycogen, thus regulating the blood glucose level. The brain is not involved, however abnormal glucose levels, too high or too low, can effect the brain.
What system is most affected by diabetes?
Diabetes is when the immune system attacks the insulin making beta cells in the pancreas. This keeps the cells from getting energy. If cells have less to no energy, it affects the whole body
What are the dangers of getting gastric bypass surgery when having diabetes?
Having diabetes and getting gastric bypass surgery is no more risky than someone who doesn't have diabetes. The only additional risk is the aftercare of the surgery. Diet will have to be strictly monitored. Gastric bypass is good for diabetes patients. It is a proven way to help reverse type 2 diabetes.
