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How does the pancreas regulate blood sugar?

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How does the pancreas regulate blood sugar?

The pancreas regulate blood glucose by releasing insulin and glucagon.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is a 'post-prandial' blood sugar spike?

Postprandial refers to the blood glucose levels post a meal. This test is done to see how your body responds to sugar and starch after you eat a meal. As you digest the food in your stomach, blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels rise sharply.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Would you explain the regulation of blood sugar in the body?

Insulin reduces the body's blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose. When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body's blood sugar levels to rise.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What effect does adrenaline have on blood glucose levels?

Adrenaline helps in increasing plasma glucose in the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why are the levels of glucose in your blood important?

It's important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is high postprandial glucose?

Elevated post prandial glucose levels are levels which are found after a meal that rise sharply and can be detected in post prandial tests.

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