Diabetes+WB

(**1**) Describe insulin secretion from the pancreas. Where is it produced? When is it secreted? (2) What is the role of insulin? (3) What is diabetes mellitus? (4) How does a glucose tolerance test assist in the diagnosis of diabetes? (5) What causes diabetes type 1? (6) How is diabetes type 1 controlled? (7) What causes diabetes type 2? (8) How is diabetes type 2 controlled? (9) What are the symptoms of diabetes?

1. Insulin is secreted from the pancreas when the body's glucose levels are at their highest. Glucose levels are at their highest after eating a meal. 2. Insulin speeds the use of glucose by the cells. 3. Diabetes mellitus is when the liver cannot use the appropriate amounts of glucose, causing the body to be extremely hungry. 4. A glucose tolerance test assists in the diagnosis of diabetes by showing the patients blood glucose levels of long periods of time. 5. Diabetes type 1 is caused by a lack of insulin production by the pancreas. 6. Diabetes type 1 is controlled by adding insulin to the body, usually through injections. 7. Diabetes type 2 is caused by the body not having the appropriate insulin receptors. 8. Diabetes type 2 is controlled by exercising and refraining from eating foods high in glucose. 9. Some of the symptoms of diabetes are fatigue, frequent urination, and constant hunger.