How long does it take for type 1 diabetes to develop?
It takes few years or upto 1 year to develop type1 diabetes
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.
Apart from regulating blood glucose levels it also helps store glucose in your liver, fat, and muscles. Finally, it regulates your body's metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Glucagon counteracts and helps regulate your blood glucose levels. Glucagon also triggers your liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form and then release it into your bloodstream
The large gland behind the stomach called the pancreas controls blood sugar levels and produces insulin and glucagon and other hormones.
It means you fall under the category prediabetes
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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