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Because if sugar is just bouncing around in the body it reeks havoc upon all the organs, and well every part of the body. The best way I have ever heard it was on Oprah when Dr. Oz did a special on her show titled The Silent Killer, look it up if you are really interesting in learning about Diabetes. But anyway, what he said was, sugar in the body of diabetics is like being compared to tiny glass shards just flowing around and slicing and tearing. I highly recommend watching that, I think you can finds parts of it on YouTube.
What else can I help you with?
Is control of blood glucose levels a negative feedback?
If high blood pressure is at play then a negative feedback system would reverse this. Through this negative feedback the stimulus of increased pressure is reversed or decreased by decreasing heart rate which decreases the blood pressure. If low blood pressure is at play the negative feedback system would also be appropriate because your body needs to reverse this stimulus. Your heart rate would increase to increase blood pressure. NOTE: Positive Feedback system enhances or further intensifies the stimulus so we would not want that for blood pressure. This is seen for birth contractions. You want to intensify contractions to enable the baby to get out of the canal. However, usually you need some external event to turn off the positive feedback or it could be fatal. In this case the baby is born so that stops the contractions.
What is glucose and why is it important?
Glucose is a type of sugar that serves as a major source of energy for cellular processes in the body. It is important because it is the primary energy source for our cells, including the brain. Glucose is obtained from the food we eat and is transported through the bloodstream to provide energy for various metabolic activities.
Why would a single daily dose of hormone not control blood glucose in diabetics?
No, because the amount of insulin you need at any given time of day varies. It may peak or dip with time of day, amount of activity, what and when you eat. Blood glucose levels need to be monitored several times daily to see whether you need to take insulin or whether you need to eat to maintain your levels.
Which two hormones are responsible for the balancing of the glucose in the blood?
Actually there are about eight glucose regulating hormones in the blood. But the three you need to know are the following. Insulin- Lowers glucose blood concentration Glucagon- Increases glucose blood concentration Thyroxine- Increases glucose blood concentration They are used for different purposes however. Find out more on some revision sites or wikipedia
What organ stores excess glucose and releases it later into the blood?
The islets of langerhaan in the pancreas release insulin to control glucose levels. All organs can store glucose as fat, but usually, normal body fat is easier to convert to glucose if the body needs it.
Why do you feel hungry when glucose levels fall in the blood?
It is your body's way of telling you that you need to eat to raise the glucose level in the blood. Glucose is necessary for your cells and you to live.
How do you measure blood glucose levels?
Your mother does need to get a special machine to monitor her blood glucose levels. American Diabetes association should give you some more helpful information.
Why does blood glucose levels need to stay above a certain level?
Blood glucose levels need to stay above a certain level to ensure that the body has a consistent supply of energy, particularly for the brain and muscles, which rely heavily on glucose for fuel. If blood glucose levels drop too low, a condition known as hypoglycemia can occur, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and even loss of consciousness. Maintaining adequate glucose levels is crucial for overall metabolic function and to prevent adverse health effects.
How do you measure glucose levels?
Your mother does need to get a special machine to monitor her blood glucose levels. American Diabetes association should give you some more helpful information.
How does a runner control blood sugar levels?
Exercise (such as running) can lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, runners can partially control their blood sugar levels through running. They can also control their blood sugar levels through monitoring their diet.
how to control blood glucose levels?
If you have a blood glucose problem. First you will need to have your doctor check to make sure this is correct by having a blood test done. Then you will need to make sure to check your cholesterol. Your doctor can check this also at the appointment.
What is my blood level after I exercise?
In order to find out blood level following a period of exercise one would need to purchase a blood glucose meter. This is a simple tool used by many diabetics to determine their blood glucose levels.
Blood sugar levels are lowered by?
It is lowered by insulin, which is produced in the beta cells of the pancreas in an area called the Islet of Langerhans. Blood glucose is also suppressed by somatostatin which is produced in the delta cells of the pancreas.
What hormone regulates your blood sugar?
Every cell in your body requires a constant supply of glucose for energy. Since glucose is transported around the body to those cells, blood sugar levels in the blood need to be regulated. In fact, blood glucose needs to maintained within fairly strict limits because problems will result if those levels get too low (hypoglycaemia), or too high (hyperglycaemia). The control of blood sugar levels is determined by the hormones insulin and glucagon, which are secreted into the blood by the pancreas.When blood sugar levels are too high, the pancreas secretes insulin, which makes cells in the Liver, Muscle, and Fat Tissue take up glucose (sugar) from the blood, and can be converted to glycogen, for storage. Converting glucose to glycogen lowers blood sugar levels, because glycogen does not affect blood sugar levels. Diabetes is when Insulin does not affect cells as much as it should do, and blood sugar stays high.When the level of blood glucose is low, then glucagon is secreted from the pancreas, and the cells convert glycogen back into glucose.If there are low amounts of both glucose and glycogen, glucose can be made from other substances in a process called gluconeogenesis.Basically, insulin lowers your blood sugar level because it pulls the sugar out of the blood stream to provide nutrients to other organs and tissues in the body. It gets more complicated, but this should give you a general idea.
How does glucoregulation work?
Glucoregulation is the regulation of glucose levels in the blood as the name suggests. The normal glucose levels are 4.0 to 5.9 mmol/L, that is before you have eaten anything. After you eat your glucose levels in the blood obviously rise so they need to be brought back down to normal. There are glucoreceptors in the hypothalamus in the brain which detect that change in glucose levels. This then causes the pituitary gland (also next to the brain) to release hormones which make the pancreas produce insulin and release it into the blood. Insulin just triggers tissues and cells to absorb the glucose from the blood. The glucose is then stored in fat cells as glycogen (which we all call fat). Or it is used to make energy. On the other hand if glucose levels fall too low the pancreas produces more glucagon and less insulin. Glucagon makes the tissues and fat cells release glucose into blood to raise blood sugar levels, basically the opposite of insulin.
Keep an Eye on Your Levels?
Diabetics need to monitor their blood glucose levels to prevent them from falling too low or rising too high. You can keep a check on your glucose levels by using a testing machine and test strips. The machine is sold at retail stores and pharmacies and you do not need a prescription to buy it.
Is it dangerous to have low glucose levels?
Low glucose is also low blood sugar. This can be caused by your body not producing enough effective insulin. You may need medication to rectify this. You need to see your doctor.
