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Which gland controls blood glucose levels?

Which gland controls blood glucose levels?

The large gland behind the stomach called the pancreas controls blood sugar levels and produces insulin and glucagon and other hormones.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Why is increased level of glucose a problem?

Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.

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What is a normal blood glucose level?

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

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Why is type 1 diabetes not curable?

It is not curable because the pancrease do not produce the hormone insulin which can help in storing sugar

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What is type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body cannot make a hormone called insulin.

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Why does blood glucose levels often rise overnight?

If your insulin level falls too low overnight, your blood glucose rises. The reasons for the drop in insulin vary from person to person, but it most commonly occurs when your insulin secretion provide too little basal back up hence the glucose levels shoots up.

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