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What is a good diet for someone who has a high insulin level?

Low carbohydrates


Can you take omeprazole before a fasting blood test?

No you need to know what your blood sugar level is if your level is already low and you take insulin you can go into insulin shock


Absence of glucose in urine?

A low level of glucose in urine could indicate hypoglycemia, an overdose of insulin, or an overabundance of the insulin produced within the body.


When blood glucose level rises the pancreas secretes insulin and as a result blood glucose level declines When blood glucose level is low the pancreas secretes glucagon and as a result blood gluc?

Insulin decrease glucose level.Glucogon increase glucose level.


What is injecting insulin an essential part of the daily regime for most people with diabetes?

Well, injecting insulin is a daily regime for most people because they need it to keep their blood level down and leveled. Also because they need to keep their sugar level low. I know this because i'm 10 and my grandpa on my moms' side of the family has diabetes and I remember when he injected insulin and I asked what it was and he said that he needed it to keep his blood level low and that it was insulin.


What does pancreas secrete when blood glucose falls?

Pancreas detects blood glucose level by its cells called "Islets of Langerhans." When the blood glucose level is too high, it releases insulin. When it becomes too low, the pancreas then releases glucagon to elevate a low blood glucose.


What is a hormone secreted by the pancreas which lowers the level of blood?

Insulin


What is insulin used for and why?

Insulin used to decrease glucose level of blood.It is important maintain ideal glucose level.


What effect does glucagon has on blood sugar levels?

Glucagon, just like insulin, does regulate blood glucose level. While insulin helps to decrease blood glucose level, glucagon initiate raising low levels. Raising blood glucose level becomes vital, as severe hypoglycaemia (very low level) can be fatal. If it occurs, - which can be due to certain drugs, medications, even diabetic medications, or improper dosage of insulin for diabetic patients, too vigorous and prolonged exercise, starving, etc -, glucagon injection can be a lifesaver. These two hormones, glucagon and insulin, are very important blood glucose concentration regulators.


What corrective dose of insulin do I take if my blood sugar level is 17.0 from my pre meal measurement?

Your medical practitioner (doctor)will tell you this.


How does glucose and insulin affect hunger?

If insulin is low and glucose is high, you will feel hungry


What is functions of glucagon and insulin?

Insulin decrease blood glucose level.Glucon increase glucose level.