HPED 2507 Lecture 11: Diabetes
6 Oct 2016
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A disease characterized by the abnormal use of carbohydrates by the body and elevated blood glucose levels. Weight loss with nausea, fatigue, weakness, or irritability. Frequent infections [usually skin, gums, vagina or urinary tract] 3 million canada type 2- is preventable diabetes significantly reduces life expectancy. When blood glucose rises it stimulates the release of insulin. When blood decreases it stimulates the release of glucagon. Blood glucose homeostasis the process of maintaining a normal level of glucose in the blood. Normal fasting blood glucose (fbg) or fasting platelet glucose (fpg) : 3. 5-5. 5 mmol/l (need to know these. When a person eats carbohydrates, their blood glucose rises. This stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin stimulates the: uptake of glucose into cells. 3. storage of glucose as glycogen in liver and muscles storage of excess glucose as fat. As body uses glucose, blood levels declines. Low blood glucose levels stimulate the pancreas to release glucagon.
