PHYSIOL 596 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Sulfonylurea, Autoimmune Disease, Glucose Meter
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It binds to the insulin receptors and the glucose transporter increase. Amount of insulin is proportionate to amount of food. Insulin binds to the insulin receptors on cells: beta cells of pancreas release insulin. 3: more glut are inserted on membrane, glucose enters the cell with help of glut, cells make atp. Proper diet (not excluding sugar but limiting) Sulfonylurea > act on beta cells> insulin ^^ Exercise makes glucose uptake by cells to be more insulin independent. Where beta cells of pancreas are attacked. Problem binding insulin to insulin receptors on cells. The cell receptors don"t respond well to insulin. Highly associated with processed foods, women over 35, and physically inactive. Child at risk for diabetes in life. Medical test used to assess how quickly glucose is cleared from the blod after an amount is given orally. Blood samples at start and 30 mins after. Problem binding insulin to insulin receptors to bring glucose into cell.